mitigate
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mitigates;
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Britannica Dictionary definition of MITIGATE
[+ object]
formal
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to make (something) less severe, harmful, or painful
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see also unmitigated
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Emergency funds are being provided to help mitigate the effects of the disaster.
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mitigate a punishment
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medicines used to mitigate a patient's suffering
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the mitigation of suffering/punishment
