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mitigate in German

mitigate in German is mildern, lindern, abschwächen — mitigate means to make something less severe, harmful, or serious.

mitigate in German

mildern
verb
(transitive, of problems or flaws) To reduce, lessen, or decrease and thereby to make less severe or easier to bear.
lindern
verb
(transitive, of problems or flaws) To reduce, lessen, or decrease and thereby to make less severe or easier to bear.
abschwächen
verb
(transitive, of problems or flaws) To reduce, lessen, or decrease and thereby to make less severe or easier to bear.
abmildern
verb
(transitive, of problems or flaws) To reduce, lessen, or decrease and thereby to make less severe or easier to bear.

What does "mitigate" mean?

  1. verb To make something less severe, harmful, or serious.
    "The new policy is designed to mitigate the effects of climate change."
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mitigate in a sentence

  • The new policy is designed to mitigate the effects of climate change.
  • Wearing a seatbelt helps mitigate injury in a crash.

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What is "mitigate" in German?

"mitigate" in German is mildern, lindern, abschwächen. mitigate means: To make something less severe, harmful, or serious.

How do you use "mitigate" in a sentence?

Example: "The new policy is designed to mitigate the effects of climate change." In German, "mitigate" is mildern, lindern, abschwächen.

Are there other ways to say "mitigate" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "mitigate": mildern, lindern, abschwächen, abmildern.

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