Answer: palliate

AnswerCrossword Clue
PALLIATEAssuage
PALLIATELessen without curing
PALLIATEMake less serious
PALLIATEMitigate.
PALLIATEGloss over.
PALLIATEAlleviate.
PALLIATEEase.
PALLIATEExtenuate
PALLIATERelieve without curing
PALLIATEWhitewash
PALLIATEEase
palliateto try to reduce the seriousness of (an offense)
palliateto cloak or disguise
palliateto relieve without curing
palliateto relieve or lessen without curing; mitigate.