C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/
extenuate
कम गंभीर बनाना
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
वकील ने अपने मुवक्किल के कठिन बचपन को उजागर करके उसके कार्यों को कम गंभीर बनाने की कोशिश की।