mitigate as in lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
- "The circumstances extenuate the crime"
Synonyms
- extenuatelessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
- palliatelessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; provide physical relief, as from pain
mitigate as in make less severe or harsh
- "mitigating circumstances"