mitigate

Definition

  • verb: to make (something) less severe, harmful, or painful
  • verb: to cause to become less harsh or hostile
  • synonyms: mollify, alleviate, allay

Examples

  • Emergency funds are being provided to help 'mitigate' the effects of the disaster.

  • medicines used to 'mitigate' a patient's suffering

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) in eastern Siberia. This will then enable a return to a more stable oil market, as well as a stable global economy. Now, in order to make this plan viable - and mitigate any tax burden... ...to the American and Chinese taxpayers, the corporations will provide the bulk of the investment, (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6