extenuated

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

Etymology

From extenuate + -ed.

Synonyms

extenuate, palliate, mitigate

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