EXTENUATION
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Extenuation.
Extenuation - as a noun
A partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mitigation13To act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mitigation13palliation12Example Sentences
"His apology did not offer any extenuation for his actions."
"The lawyer argued for extenuation of his client's sentence."
"She tried to find extenuation for her lateness, but the boss was not convinced."
"The extenuation of his guilt did not absolve him of responsibility."
"The judge considered the defendant's difficult childhood as an extenuation."
Word Game Points
Is EXTENUATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extenuation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXTENUATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is EXTENUATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extenuation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXTENUATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is EXTENUATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extenuation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTENUATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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