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⚖️mitigate

verb
/ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪt/
miter mitigation
mitigate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning mitigate synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison mitigate collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

to make less severe, serious, or painful
to make less severe or painful; to reduce the impact of something harmful
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.

Example Sentences

The new policies aim to mitigate the effects of climate change.

The government took steps to mitigate the effects of the drought.

Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.

Example Expressions

mitigate risk

Synonyms

alleviate, reduce, ease, lessen, soften, diminish
Entry 1
alleviate, reduce, ease, lessen, soften
Entry 2
reduce, lessen, diminish, alleviate
Entry 3
alleviate, reduce, lessen

Antonyms

exacerbate, worsen, intensify, aggravate, increase
Entry 1
exacerbate, worsen, intensify
Entry 2
aggravate, worsen, intensify, increase
Entry 3
aggravate, intensify, exacerbate

Collocations

mitigate risk, mitigate effects, mitigate harm, mitigate damage, mitigate impact, mitigate consequences
Entry 1
mitigate risk, mitigate effects, mitigate harm, mitigate damage
Entry 2
mitigate risk, mitigate damage, mitigate effects, mitigate impact, mitigate consequences

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