Synonyms of mitigates

mitigates

verb

present tense third-person singular of mitigate

as in alleviates

to make more bearable or less severe

this medicine should mitigate the pain until the strained muscle heals itself

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alleviates
• relieves
• helps
• soothes
• eases
• softens
• allays
• assuages
• improves
• heals
• enhances
• mollifies
• palliates
• cures
• lightens
• tempers
• corrects
• ameliorates
• moderates
• remedies
• rectifies
• abates
• repairs
• refines
• fixes
• enriches
• amends
• reforms
• perfects
• emends
• betters
• mends
• meliorates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impairs
• hurts
• injures
• exacerbates
• aggravates
• harms
• intensifies
• heightens
• sharpens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mitigates

Designed as a water-free alternative to costly water-spraying setups, this technology mitigates high track temperatures caused by extreme heat waves, reducing deformation risks and speed delays. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

Diversifying sourcing across a wider geography mitigates threats from climate change and public health crises, not only geopolitical risk. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

But despite living in a far more interconnected world that better mitigates these emergencies, the stone still serves as a poignant—if troubling—sign of our most pressing problems. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026

The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

This approach, seen in brands like Spangler Candy and Pizza Hut, cultivates deep emotional equity, mitigates commercialization risks, and enhances brand loyalty. — Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

This approach mitigates the need to offer costly incentives to exhausted drivers working past sunset. — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Details of the case demonstrate how the FBI detects drones and then mitigates the threat. — Kelly O'Donnell, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Research shows that practicing mindfulness in quiet outdoor spaces lowers stress and mitigates feelings of loneliness and social isolation. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026