Definition of palliating:
(v) :
To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate.
(v) :
(figurative) To cover or disguise the seriousness of (a mistake, offence etc.) by excuses and apologies.
(v) :
To placate or mollify.
(adj) :
(medicine, rare) (of a cure) superficial or temporary.
(v) :
(obsolete) To lessen the severity of; to extenuate, moderate, qualify.
(v) :
(obsolete) To hide or disguise.