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extenuate

verb

/ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

Meaning

to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation

The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.

mitigate, lessen, excuse, diminish, soften

aggravate, worsen, intensify

extenuate circumstances, extenuate guilt, extenuate the crime

to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress

to take part in or become involved in an activity

to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation

to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt

to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.