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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Forest Service spent $3.1 billion mitigating wildfire conditions in the state over the last few years, California spent $4.3 billion, according to the California Forest Resilience and Wildfire Task Force.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

“We remain confident in the strength of our platform, our ability to continue innovating, and our capacity to meet customers’ evolving needs while mitigating the impact of this development,” he added.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

James Gray, mitigating, told the court his client accepted what he did and had behaved well while on remand in prison.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

"There are mitigating circumstances from before the season," former Reds midfielder Jamie Redknapp said on Sky Sports.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Further, I want to prevail upon this Court to consider this boy’s plea of guilty as evidence mitigating his punishment.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

mitigating

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