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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Float adjustments will cap a low-float company’s weight in the Nasdaq-100, mitigating immediate effects on index funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The turmoil has made clear how much has been learned about energy security over the past half century, mitigating what could have been a catastrophic energy shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

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

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Just “running out of fuel, sir” at the end of a sentence, preceded by the mitigating “ah.”

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

mitigating

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