mitigate
/ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: mitigates · mitigating · mitigated
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To reduce, lessen, or decrease and thereby to make less severe or easier to bear.
Verb
Examples
Measures are pursuing to prevent or mitigate the usual consequences of such outrages, and with the hope of their succeeding at least to avert general hostility.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To downplay.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mitigate” mean?
To reduce, lessen, or decrease and thereby to make less severe or easier to bear.
Is “mitigate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.