palliation Synonyms

extenuation mitigation relaxation reduction plea palliative mollification mitigating lightening lessening justification release relief relieving whitewashing whitewash support soothing solace softening respite reprieve remission remedy apologia help excuse answer amelioration alleviation alleviating allayment allaying aid advocacy advancement account apology appeasement easement easing ease diminution consolation comfort calming assuagement assistance approval abatement