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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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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

“Governments have an essential role to play in helping maintain that lead, and in both assessing and mitigating the national security risks associated with AI models,” Anthropic says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

New long-term supply agreements are seen as highly favorable for memory producers, mitigating future downcycle risk.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“I don’t believe anything you tell me,” Nately replied, with a bashful mitigating smile.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller