mitigate | ||
1. | [ verb ] lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of | |
Synonyms: | extenuate palliate | |
Examples: | "The circumstances extenuate the crime" |
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Related terms: | apologize law extenuation extenuation | |
2. | [ verb ] make less severe or harsh | |
Synonyms: | moderate | |
Examples: | "mitigating circumstances" |
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Related terms: | decrease relieve extenuation | |
Similar spelling: |
mitigated mitigative mitigatory mitigation |