mitigates; mitigated; mitigating
formal
: to make (something) less severe, harmful, or painful
Emergency funds are being provided to help mitigate the effects of the disaster.
mitigate a punishment
medicines used to mitigate a patient's suffering
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“Mitigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/mitigate. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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