Synonyms of mitigate

Verb

1. extenuate, palliate, mitigate, apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise

usage: lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; "The circumstances extenuate the crime"

2. mitigate, decrease, lessen, minify

usage: make less severe or harsh; "mitigating circumstances"

Definition and meaning of mitigate (Dictionary)