Extenuate

Definition of Extenuate

1. Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of Verb

Synonyms for word "extenuate"

mitigate
palliate

Semanticaly linked words with "extenuate"

jurisprudence
law
apologise
apologize
excuse
rationalise
rationalize

Lexical Analysis for "extenuate"

extenuation
Noun
derivation
2
1. to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
2. a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances

Words Rhyme with extenuate

abacinate
abate
abbreviate
abdicate
aberrate
ablactate
ablate
abnegate
abominate
abranchiate
abrogate
abruptly-pinnate
absorbate
absquatulate
acaudate
accelerate

Etymology for extenuate

etymological origin of extenuatus [Latin]
is derived from extenuated
is derived from extenuates
is derived from extenuating

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