mitigate

[mit-i-geyt] / ˈmɪt ɪˌgeɪt /

VERB

check, diminish, lighten

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allay alleviate assuage blunt dull ease lessen mollify reduce relieve remediate soften soothe temper weaken

STRONG

abate appease calm cool extenuate moderate modify pacify palliate placate quiet remit subdue tranquilize

WEAK

come together meet halfway take the edge off tone down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aggravate agitate extend increase intensify irritate provoke raise strengthen trouble upset worry worsen

STRONG

incite rouse

Example Sentences

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There are ways a concerned viewer can mitigate these effects on their own, by consulting thorough guides for turning off their TV’s most egregious tracking patterns.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

She said: "Substantial protective measures were installed, including the erection of walls and the digging of trenches to mitigate the impact of any detonation and reduce ground shock."

From BBC • May 1, 2026

He added, however, that "we expect to fully mitigate the current financial impact of the disruption to our business."

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The company said it expects to fully mitigate the current financial impact of disruption from the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

A few congressmen and witnesses tried to mitigate the scapegoating of the Osage.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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