mitigate
//ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt//
Verb
mitigateInfinitive
mitigatePresent tense
mitigatedPast tense
mitigatedPast participle
mitigatingPresent participle
mitigatesThird-person singular
1
To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
The government introduced new policies to mitigate the effects of climate change.
2
To lessen the gravity or intensity of an offense or mistake.
His sincere apology helped mitigate the seriousness of his mistake.