mitigate

[mit-i-geyt] / ˈmɪt ɪˌgeɪt /

VERB

check, diminish, lighten

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allay alleviate assuage blunt dull ease lessen mollify reduce relieve remediate soften soothe temper weaken

STRONG

abate appease calm cool extenuate moderate modify pacify palliate placate quiet remit subdue tranquilize

WEAK

come together meet halfway take the edge off tone down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aggravate agitate extend increase intensify irritate provoke raise strengthen trouble upset worry worsen

STRONG

incite rouse

Example Sentences

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Caine answered that the military was “always thinking about those considerations” and had processes in place to mitigate the risks.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

She added that spending money on food and long-term rent helps mitigate the seasonality of tourism, bringing consistent revenue to local businesses.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Levi Strauss, or Levi’s, as it is commonly known, has raised prices over the past year to mitigate the impact of tariffs.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“Everyone is trying their best to mitigate the impact domestically and hoping that resolution can come soon — somehow, someway,” said Goh.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Because for a private citizen to become a prince presupposes virtue or Fortune, it appears that either the one or the other of these two things should partially mitigate many of the problems.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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