What is the meaning of mitigated?

verb

  • Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of.
    • usage: "The circumstances extenuate the crime"
  • Make less severe or harsh.
    • usage: "mitigating circumstances"

adjective

  • Made less severe or intense.
    • usage: "he gladly accepted the mitigated penalty"
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