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

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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

That’s because rebalancing isn’t about timing the market: It’s about mitigating risk, including AI-related exposure.

From Barron's • May 28, 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

If passed, it would provide public education on mitigating negative encounters with wildlife, offer technical assistance to keep bears and wolves away from human habitat and maintain a statewide incident reporting system.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“I don’t believe anything you tell me,” Nately replied, with a bashful mitigating smile.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

mitigating

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