palliate vs relieve

palliate and relieve both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
palliate	No	No	Yes	No
relieve	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, palliate and relieve are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of palliate include alleviate, assuage.

palliate (verb)	relieve (verb)
provide physical relief, as from pain	provide physical relief, as from pain
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of	provide relief for
	alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
	relieve oneself of troubling information
	grant exemption or release to
	lessen the intensity of or calm
	take by stealing
	free from a burden, evil, or distress
	save from ruin, destruction, or harm
	free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
	grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to