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mitigate
verb
To temper
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ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt
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verb
To temper
“Mitigating circumstances”
verb
Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
“The circumstances extenuate the crime”
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Mitigating circumstances
The circumstances extenuate the crime
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