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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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They would also stop selling driving data to consumer reporting agencies for five years and develop a privacy program that includes assessing and mitigating the risks of data collected from OnStar.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

For now, there are mitigating factors like the fact that advanced AI cyber capabilities are not yet widely available.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The role of the sector has also been shifting - from purely being producers of food to becoming guardians of our countryside, protecting nature and mitigating climate change.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“It was more than just policy work — it was mitigating current threats.”

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Further, I want to prevail upon this Court to consider this boy’s plea of guilty as evidence mitigating his punishment.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright