mitigate Definition
- 1to make something less severe, harmful, or painful
- 2to lessen the gravity of an offense or mistake
Using mitigate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mitigate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The doctor prescribed medication to mitigate the pain.
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The company took measures to mitigate the environmental impact of their operations.
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He apologized to mitigate the damage caused by his remarks.
mitigate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with mitigate
mitigating circumstances/factors
factors that may reduce the severity of a crime or offense
Example
The judge considered the defendant's difficult upbringing as a mitigating factor in sentencing.
mitigation measures
actions taken to reduce the severity or impact of a problem or risk
Example
The city implemented mitigation measures to prevent flooding in low-lying areas.
a system in which developers can purchase credits from conservation banks to offset the environmental impact of their projects
Example
The company invested in mitigation banking to compensate for the destruction of wetlands caused by their construction project.
Origins of mitigate
from Latin 'mitigare', meaning 'to soften, make mild'
Summary: mitigate in Brief
To 'mitigate' [ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt] means to make something less severe, harmful, or painful. It can also refer to lessening the gravity of an offense or mistake. Examples include taking medication to mitigate pain, implementing measures to mitigate environmental impact, and apologizing to mitigate damage caused by remarks. Phrases include 'mitigating circumstances/factors,' 'mitigation measures,' and 'mitigation banking.' Synonyms include 'alleviate,' 'lessen,' and 'reduce.'
