palliative
adjectiveHow many syllables in palliative?
There are 4 syllables in the word palliative.How to pronounce palliative:
Definition of palliative:
- palliative (adjective):
- serving to palliate
- moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear.
Synonyms for palliative:
alleviative
beneficial
benign
curative
harmless
healthful
healthy
helpful
innocuous
lenitive
mitigative
mitigatory
moderating
nonpoisonous
nontoxic
remedial
salubrious
salutary
wholesome
Antonyms for palliative:
disruptive
irritating
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