mitigate

Definition

  • v. make less severe or harsh

Word forms

Past participle
mitigated
Present participle
mitigating
Past tense
mitigated
Third person singular
mitigates

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    The teacher tried to mitigate the students' anxiety before the exam.

  2. vt.

    The doctor prescribed medication to mitigate the patient's pain.