palliate

Synonyms: abate allay alleviate apologize for assuage camouflage cloak conceal condone cover diminish disguise dissemble ease exculpate excuse extenuate gloze hide hush up justify lessen lighten make light of mask minimize mitigate moderate mollify prettify put on a band-aid qualify quick fix relieve screen soften soothe sugarcoat temper varnish veil veneer vindicate white whiten whitewash

Antonyms: accuse blame condemn