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Meaning of mitigating
The primary meaning of "mitigating" is to make something less severe or unpleasant.
Etymology of mitigating
The word "mitigating" originates from the Latin verb "mitigare," which means "to soften" or "to make mild"
It is derived from "mitis," meaning "mild" or "gentle," and the suffix "-igare," which forms a verb
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making something less severe or unpleasant
Synonyms
alleviating
moderating
reducing
lessening
diminishing
easing
relieving
soothing
calming
pacifying
appeasing
softening
tempering
calming
assuaging
allaying
tranquilizing
quieting
stilling
muffling
deadening
dulling
muting
weakening
attenuating
abating
slackening
slowing
decelerating
decreasing
minimizing
mitigating
palliating
extenuating
excusing
justifying
vindicating
exonerating
acquitting
absolving
Definitions
- Making a problem, situation, or feeling less severe or unpleasant
- * Reducing the severity or unpleasantness of something
Usage Examples
- The new policy aims at mitigating the effects of climate change
- * The company took steps to mitigate the damage caused by the data breach
- * The doctor prescribed medication to mitigate the patient's symptoms
Antonyms
aggravating
exacerbating
intensifying
increasing
enhancing
worsening
deteriorating
escalating
heightening
sharpening
strengthening
amplifying
magnifying
enlarging
expanding
broadening
deepening
complicating
confusing
perplexing
frustrating
irritating
infuriating
antagonizing
provoking