Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mitigating
verb
/ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/
Definition
The act of making something less severe, serious, or painful.
Examples
- Taking time off work can be a mitigating factor in reducing stress.
- The government introduced measures aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change.
- He tried to mitigate the damage caused by his mistakes.
Meaning
To mitigate means to reduce the harmful effects of something. It often involves actions taken to lessen negative impacts or to improve a situation.
Synonyms
- alleviating
- lessening
- moderating
- softening
- reducing
