EXTENUATION Synonyms
There are 12 synonyms of the word
extenuation.
(exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word extenuation. (close relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word extenuation. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for EXTENUATION
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mitigation | nounn | ||||
| 2 | alleviation | nounn | ||||
| 3 | excuse | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | justification | nounn | ||||
| 5 | lessening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 6 | lightening | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | moderation | nounn | ||||
| 8 | reduction | nounn | ||||
| 9 | softening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 10 | weakening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 11 | diminishment | nounn | ||||
| 12 | palliation | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For EXTENUATION
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
extenuation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
alibi
decrease
diminution
exculpation
excuse
reduction
self-justification
step-down
