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mitigate

[/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/]
verb
mitigar
1. to make something less severe, serious, or painful
The new policy aims to mitigate the effects of climate change.
A nova política visa mitigar os efeitos das mudanças climáticas.
2. to lessen the gravity of an offense or wrongdoing
The defendant's difficult childhood may mitigate his actions.
A infância difícil do réu pode mitigar suas ações.
3. to reduce the severity or intensity of something
Exercise can help mitigate stress and anxiety.
O exercício pode ajudar a mitigar o estresse e a ansiedade.
Synonyms
alleviatereducediminisheaselessenabatepalliate
Antonyms
aggravateexacerbateintensifyworsenincreaseamplify

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
mitigar
Standard usage, widely understood
São Paulo
mitigar
Standard usage, common in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
mitigar
Standard usage, often used in legal language
General Brazilian Portuguese
atenuar
Alternative synonym, particularly used in legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

mitigating circumstances
mitigate damages
mitigate risk
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