EXTENUATING

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Extenuating.

Example: "Extenuating circumstances"

To lessen; to palliate; to lessen or weaken the force of; to diminish the conception of, as crime, guilt, faults, ills, accusations, etc.

To make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen the thickness.

To become thinner.

To lower or degrade; to detract from.

That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse.

"The judge took into consideration the extenuating circumstances surrounding the crime."

"His lawyer argued that his client's mental state was an extenuating factor in the accident."

"She pleaded guilty but asked for a reduced sentence due to extenuating circumstances."

"The professor granted an extension on the assignment because of extenuating circumstances."

"Despite the extenuating circumstances, she managed to complete the project on time."

Is EXTENUATING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, extenuating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

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EXTENUATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

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EXTENUATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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