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mitigate

verb

/ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

Meaning

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.

To make something less severe, serious, or painful; to reduce or alleviate.

To reduce the severity or intensity of damage or problems.

Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.

The new policy aims to mitigate climate change effects.

Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.

alleviate, reduce, lessen, diminish, Alleviate, Reduce, Lessen

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alleviate, reduce, lessen

Entry 2

alleviate, reduce, diminish

Entry 3

Alleviate, Reduce, Lessen

aggravate, intensify, exacerbate, Aggravate, Exacerbate, Intensify

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aggravate, intensify, exacerbate

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exacerbate, aggravate, intensify

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Aggravate, Exacerbate, Intensify

To completely destroy, remove, or wipe out.

To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.

to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship

to leave or give up a place, seat, or position

to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner

to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way