MITIGATION

/mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 16

Scrabble letter values: M3I1T1I1G2A1T1I1O1N1 = 13

Definition

  1. noun to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious. — synonyms: extenuation, palliation
  2. noun a partial excuse to mitigate censure. — synonyms: extenuation
  3. noun the action of lessening in severity or intensity. — synonyms: moderation

Examples

  • “an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances”
  • “the object being control or moderation of economic depressions”

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