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British pronunciation
/mˈɪtɪɡˌe‍ɪt/

Définition et signification de « mitigate » en anglais

to mitigate
01

atténuer, réduire

to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness
Transitive: to mitigate a problematic situation
to mitigate definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Ongoing efforts are currently mitigating the environmental damage caused by industrial activities.
Les efforts continus atténuent actuellement les dommages environnementaux causés par les activités industrielles.
02

atténuer, réduire

to make an offense or mistake seem less serious or severe by providing explanations or excuses
Transitive: to mitigate an offense or mistake
example
Exemples
The judge considered the defendant 's difficult upbringing as a factor to mitigate his offense.
Le juge a considéré l'éducation difficile du défendeur comme un facteur pour atténuer son infraction.

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