adj Uncommon

mitigating

Mitigating (adj) means making a fault, crime, or problem seem less serious. Example: “The judge considered several mitigating factors before sentencing.”

adj

Making a fault, crime, or problem seem less serious.

"The judge considered several mitigating factors before sentencing."

How to use mitigating

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that makes a bad situation less severe or more excusable.

Common pairings

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mitigating” mean?

The word “mitigating” means making a fault, crime, or problem seem less serious. In plain terms, something that makes a bad situation less severe or more excusable.

How do you use “mitigating” in a sentence?

Here is “mitigating” used in a sentence: “The judge considered several mitigating factors before sentencing.”

What part of speech is “mitigating”?

“Mitigating” is an adjective.

Is “mitigating” a common word?

“Mitigating” is an uncommon word in modern English.