Definitions

mitigating

[mit-i-gey-ting] / ˈmɪt ɪˌgeɪ tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

comforting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encouraging reassuring refreshing soothing

STRONG

abating allaying alleviating assuaging consoling curing freeing inspiriting invigorating lightening relieving remedying restoring revitalizing revivifying softening solacing succoring sustaining tranquilizing upholding warming

WEAK

analeptic consolatory health-giving heart-warming

Antonyms

WEAK

aggravating depressing dispiriting distressing disturbing irritating upsetting worrying

ADJECTIVE

extenuating

Synonyms

STRONG

condoning diminishing justifying lessening moderating palliating qualifying reducing sanitizing softening varnishing whitewashing

Example Sentences

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Mitigating waste could help solve the world’s energy shortage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Mitigating, David Bentley KC told the court Prosper had "retreated into a harmful, internet world" and was "isolated from the real world".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2025

Mitigating inflammation caused by poor sleep may be the trigger for some patients to start to experience weight loss.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

Mitigating damage requires accurate assessments of risks, but most predictive models focus on projected sea level rise while most physical observations focus on storm surge events.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2024

In May, 1821, Sir James Mackintosh introduced a bill for "Mitigating the Severity of Punishment in Certain Cases of Forgery, and Crimes connected therewith."

From Elizabeth Fry by Pitman, Mrs. E. R.

mitigating

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