mit·i·gate 
/ˈmɪtəˌgeɪt/ verb
mit·i·gates; mit·i·gat·ed; mit·i·gat·ing /ˈmɪtəˌgeɪt/ verb [+ obj] formal : to make (something) less severe, harmful, or painful
▪ Emergency funds are being provided to help mitigate the effects of the disaster. ▪ mitigate a punishment ▪ medicines used to mitigate a patient's suffering — see also unmitigated
▪ Emergency funds are being provided to help mitigate the effects of the disaster. ▪ mitigate a punishment ▪ medicines used to mitigate a patient's suffering — see also unmitigated
— mit·i·ga·tion /ˌmɪtəˈgeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ the mitigation of suffering/punishment
/ˌmɪtəˈgeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ the mitigation of suffering/punishment
