extenuating
ex
ˈɪks
iks
te
te
nua
ˌnjueɪ
nyooei
ting
tɪng
ting
British pronunciation
/ɛkstˈɛnjuːˌe‍ɪtɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "extenuating"in English

extenuating
01

providing reasons that justify or reduce the seriousness of something bad, such as an offense

example
Examples
The judge considered the extenuating circumstances before passing the sentence.
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