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mitigation

,mɪtɪ'ɡeɪʃʌn

Synonyms of mitigation Antonyms of mitigation Examples of mitigation Usage of mitigation Parts of mitigation Definition that contains mitigation Words sounding like mitigation Explanation of mitigation

noun
a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances
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extenuation

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excuse self-justification exculpation alibi
noun
the action of lessening in severity or intensity
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moderation

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step-down decrease diminution reduction
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to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
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extenuation palliation

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reduction decrease step-down diminution

Definition that contains mitigation

fema an independent agency of the United States government that provides a single point of accountability for all federal emergency preparedness and mitigation and response activities
federal emergency management agency an independent agency of the United States government that provides a single point of accountability for all federal emergency preparedness and mitigation and response activities