palliation Synonyms

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