palliator

Meaning

1. An apologist; one who justifies or excuses atrocities by citing extenuating circumstances or positive aspects.
2. Someone or something that palliates; A person or thing that soothes or reduces difficulties.
3. A medical professional who provides palliative care.
4. A device that allows a patient to control the amount of pain medication that is added into an intravenous drip; infusion pump.

Synonyms

mitigator

appeaser

damper

moderator

soother

tranquilizer

abater

allayer

Translations

المخفّف، المسكّن

Schönfärber

κατευνάστης

μετριαστής

Etymology

From palliate + -or.