Origin: Latin
suffix -ate
Mitigate has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
"The circumstances extenuate the crime"
2
make less severe or harsh
"mitigating circumstances"
3
To reduce, lessen, or decrease; to make less severe or easier to bear.
"The company implemented new safety protocols to mitigate the risk of accidents in the factory."
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