EXTENUATIONS
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Extenuations.
Extenuations - 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
"The lawyer presented several extenuations to mitigate the severity of the punishment."
"The court rejected his extenuations and sentenced him to prison."
"The jury carefully examined all the extenuations provided by the defense."
"The extenuations put forth by the accused were dismissed by the judge."
"The lawyer's argument relied heavily on finding extenuations for the defendant's behavior."
Word Game Points
Is EXTENUATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extenuations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXTENUATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is EXTENUATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extenuations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXTENUATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is EXTENUATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extenuations is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTENUATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
