adj
Definition: excusing
Antonyms: aggravating
extenuating
| Antonyms: extenuating |
| Word Tutor: extenuating |
IN BRIEF: To lessen the seriousness of an action by giving an excuse.
They tried to use the weather as an extenuating circumstance for why they were late.
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 | palliatory |
| extenuation |
| Extenuating Circumstances (legal term) |
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