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Meaning of mitigates
The primary meaning of the word "mitigates" is to make something less severe or unpleasant.
Etymology of mitigates
The word "mitigates" comes from the Latin word "mitigare", which means to soften or make mild
The Latin word is a combination of "mitis", meaning mild or soft, and the suffix "-igare", which is a variant of the suffix "-igare" or "-icare", used to form verbs
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making something less severe or unpleasant
Synonyms
Definitions
- To make something less severe, unpleasant, or serious
- * To reduce the severity or unpleasantness of something
- * To become or make something less severe
Usage Examples
- The new policy mitigates the effects of climate change by reducing carbon emissions
- * The medication mitigates the symptoms of the disease, making it more manageable
- * The company's efforts to mitigate the damage to their reputation were unsuccessful
Antonyms
aggravates
worsens
exacerbates
intensifies
increases
enhances
amplifies
magnifies
heightens
strengthens
augments
boosts
elevates
raises
sharpens
tightens
worsens
deteriorates
worsens
exacerbates
complicates
confounds
entangles
involving
muddles
perplexes
snags
tangles