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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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Mitigating waste could help solve the world’s energy shortage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Mitigating inflammation caused by poor sleep may be the trigger for some patients to start to experience weight loss.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

Mitigating, Gary Wood said Ahmed had gathered with others amid fears their mosque would be targeted but "his intention was not to provoke any form of violence".

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2024

Mitigating the risks and maximizing the rewards of the new play is Harbaugh’s task now.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

In May, 1821, Sir James Mackintosh introduced a bill for "Mitigating the Severity of Punishment in Certain Cases of Forgery, and Crimes connected therewith."

From Elizabeth Fry by Pitman, Mrs. E. R.

mitigating

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