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

The crux of the issue appears to be in striking a balance between producing legislation that facilitates innovation and mitigating as much harm as is reasonable. — Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 16 July 2026

Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

But the county commission’s staff backed the plan’s approval based on the changes aimed at mitigating noise and other issues. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

The Jays hoped previous Cy Young Award winners Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer could bolster the rotation, mitigating José Berríos’ injury risk and covering for random events like Cody Ponce’s season-ending knee injury. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 15 July 2026

In any case, the same principles of mitigating risk—staying hydrated, avoiding exercise during the hottest parts of the day, seeking shade, acclimating to the weather, wearing loose-fitting clothes—apply to young and old alike. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026

Experts emphasize that mitigating these risks requires preparation to prevent collisions between satellites and other spacecraft. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

The conversations on stage ranged from how to tackle a growing AI divide between the global north and the global south to technical solutions for mitigating AI risks like models engaging in deception and sycophancy. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 July 2026

This approach is crucial for mitigating downsides and enhancing the benefits of AI for societal mental well-being. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026