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Mitigating

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Making a wrongdoing or negative situation less severe, intense, or damaging.

Sense 1: Lessening the impact or consequences of something

Example Sentence: The lawyer presented the mitigating evidence to the jury, hoping to reduce the severity of the client's sentence.

Sense 2: Minimizing the harm caused by an action or event

Example Sentence: She offered a sincere apology as a mitigating gesture, hoping to mend the strained relationship.

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