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extenuating in Dutch

extenuating in Dutch is verzachtend — extenuating means making a fault or crime seem less serious by providing a partial excuse.

extenuating in Dutch

verzachtend
adj

What does "extenuating" mean?

  1. adjective Making a fault or crime seem less serious by providing a partial excuse.
    "The judge showed leniency because of extenuating circumstances."
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extenuating in a sentence

  • The judge showed leniency because of extenuating circumstances.

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What is "extenuating" in Dutch?

"extenuating" in Dutch is verzachtend. extenuating means: Making a fault or crime seem less serious by providing a partial excuse.

How do you use "extenuating" in a sentence?

Example: "The judge showed leniency because of extenuating circumstances." In Dutch, "extenuating" is verzachtend.

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