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EXTENUATED

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Extenuated.

Extenuated - as a verb

Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

Example: "The circumstances extenuate the crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mitigate11palliate10

Example Sentences

"His illness extenuated his absence from work."
"Her sincere apology extenuated the offense."
"The mitigating circumstances extenuated the severity of the crime."
"She extenuated her lateness by blaming the traffic."
"The defendant's remorse extenuated his punishment."
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Word Game Points

Is EXTENUATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extenuated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXTENUATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is EXTENUATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extenuated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXTENUATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is EXTENUATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extenuated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXTENUATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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