extenuating
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "extenuating"in English

extenuating
01

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

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most extenuating
Comparative
more extenuating
gradable
Examples
The judge considered the extenuating circumstances before passing the sentence.
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