Palliate and Provoke

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Palliate verb - To make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses.

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Provoke is an antonym for palliate in cover up topic.

Provoke verb - To rouse to strong feeling or action.

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Palliate is an antonym for provoke.

Nearby Words: provocation, provoking

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