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MITIGATING

(verb, adj.)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Mitigating.

Mitigating - as a verb

Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

Example: "The circumstances extenuate the crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extenuate16palliate10

To temper

Example: "Mitigating circumstances"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mitigating - as an adjective

That serves to mitigate

Example Sentences

"The mitigating factors were taken into consideration during the sentencing."
"The company implemented several mitigating measures to reduce the impact of the economic downturn."
"His mitigating circumstances were presented to the court in an attempt to receive a lighter sentence."
"The government has implemented a mitigating strategy to address the effects of climate change."
"The mitigating action plan aims to minimize the negative consequences of the project on the environment."
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Word Game Points

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

MITIGATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is MITIGATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mitigating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MITIGATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is MITIGATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mitigating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MITIGATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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