Synonyms of mitigating

mitigating

verb

present participle of mitigate

as in alleviating

to make more bearable or less severe

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alleviating
• relieving
• helping
• soothing
• easing
• softening
• allaying
• improving
• healing
• curing
• palliating
• enhancing
• assuaging
• mollifying
• remedying
• tempering
• moderating
• correcting
• lightening
• repairing
• ameliorating
• fixing
• rectifying
• abating
• amending
• reforming
• refining
• perfecting
• enriching
• bettering
• emending
• meliorating
• mending

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aggravating
• impairing
• hurting
• injuring
• exacerbating
• harming
• intensifying
• sharpening
• heightening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mitigating

Buying naked upside calls right now means paying a massive premium, but selling an out-of-the-money put will assist in mitigating the overall cost of this debit spread. — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Effective exit strategies are built over several years by enhancing financial performance, mitigating risks, and creating a business that can thrive independently. — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Some research found lockdowns to be less important in mitigating Covid mortality than other efforts such as social distancing. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Taiwan and its willing partners should also conduct exercises that specifically focus on preparing the island’s ports to operate under crisis conditions and to practice mitigating and repairing damage. — Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026

Calaveras County Sheriff Rachelle Whiting declared a local state of emergency, allowing the county to seek greater state assistance in combatting the fire and mitigating damages. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Eating a variety of gut-friendly fruits regularly can support overall gut health by fueling beneficial gut bacteria, mitigating inflammation, and keeping bowel movements regular. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026

Even amid the uncertainty, the clever businesses—whether that’s airlines, refiners, fuel transport companies, or commodity traders—will be the ones that figure out how to deploy alternative fuels while mitigating risk. — Justin Worland, Time, 31 July 2026

The previous versions depicted a Max who maybe should not have been found guilty of their crimes due to mitigating circumstances, but were not literally innocent. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 31 July 2026