palliate

Submitted by György Chityil ... on Fri, 01/19/2018 - 22:14
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Verb
Description: 
To cover or disguise the seriousness of (a mistake, offence etc.) by excuses and apologies. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
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palliate
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from 17th c.
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