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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"The primary mitigating action within the control of the Group is cash receipts from further player trading," the report adds.

From BBC

Tetreault cites the shorter duration of bare-knuckle fights as another mitigating factor when answering safety concerns.

From BBC

In a statement sent to the BBC, the court said it considered Thomas P's previous clean record and the loss of a person close to him "to be mitigating factors".

From BBC

In between, there is a vast array of products that can serve the reliability demands of customers while mitigating the impact of buying natural gas during peak periods in the spot market.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some have paid for legal advice, while others have taken mitigating steps such as introducing gender-neutral toilets.

From BBC

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