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 mitigate mitigate /ˈmɪtəˌgeɪt/

verb

  1. () (law) lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of  ( palliate , extenuate , mitigate )
    (law) lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
     The circumstances extenuate the crime
    The circumstances extenuate the crime
  2. Make less severe or harsh  ( mitigate )
    make less severe or harsh
     Mitigating circumstances
    mitigating circumstances