EXTENUATE
(verb)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Extenuate.
How to pronounce extenuate:
US
Extenuate - as a verb
Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
Example: "The circumstances extenuate the crime"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mitigate11palliate10Example Sentences
"He tried to extenuate his mistake by offering an apology."
"She used her difficult childhood as a way to extenuate her current behavior."
"The lawyer tried to extenuate the severity of his client's crime."
"His good grades extenuate the fact that he didn't participate in extracurricular activities."
"She tried to extenuate her lateness by blaming the traffic."
Word Game Points
Is EXTENUATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extenuate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXTENUATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is EXTENUATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extenuate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXTENUATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is EXTENUATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extenuate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTENUATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
