to attenuate, to diminish, to mitigate
1. to make something less intense, severe, or serious
The medication helped to attenuate the pain.
O medicamento ajudou a atenuar a dor.
2. to reduce the force or effect of something
The thick walls attenuate the noise from outside.
As paredes espessas atenuam o ruído de fora.
3. to weaken or diminish in importance or effect
He tried to attenuate his responsibility in the matter.
Ele tentou atenuar sua responsabilidade no assunto.
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