Found 2 items, similar to mitigating.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: mitigate mitigate v 1: lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; “The circumstances extenuate the crime” [syn: extenuate, palliate] 2: make less severe or harsh; “mitigating circumstances”
English → English (gcide) Definition: mitigating mitigating \mitigating\ adj. serving to reduce blame; -- of situations; as, mitigating factors; mitigating circumstances. Opposite of aggravating. [Narrower terms: exculpatory] Syn: extenuating. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]