English dictionary

mitigate

/'m/I/t/I/,g/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

verb.communication

Synonyms extenuate palliate

Source: WordNet 3.0
make less severe or harsh

verb.change

Synonyms mince moderate soften

Source: WordNet 3.0
To make less severe, intense, harsh, rigorous, painful, etc.; to soften; to meliorate; to alleviate; to diminish; to lessen; as, to <i>mitigate</i> heat or cold; to <i>mitigate</i> grief.

verb

Source: webster1913