Definitions for mitigate

mitigate mit·i·gate

Spelling: [mit-i-geyt]
IPA: /ˈmɪt ɪˌgeɪt/

Mitigate is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 129 anagrams from letters in mitigate (aegiimtt).

Definitions for mitigate

verb (used with object)

  1. to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate.
  2. to make less severe:
  3. to make (a person, one's state of mind, disposition, etc.) milder or more gentle; mollify; appease.

verb (used without object)

  1. to become milder; lessen in severity.

Origin of mitigate

1375-1425; late Middle English mitigaten Latin mītigātus (past participle of mītigāre to calm, soften, soothe), equivalent to mīt(is) mild, soft, gentle + -ig- (combining form of agere to do,

Examples for mitigate

Grieving will not mitigate our lot, nay, it will add to its burden.

But that did not at all mitigate our own shame--and surprise!

There are lots of things, including changing the kind of inner dialog, that can mitigate anxiety.

Of course, cities can take steps right away to mitigate the damage done by militarizing law enforcement.

Yes, you can do a lot to mitigate this by providing mentors, training, college prep, and other services.

The slow stare that he gave me did not mitigate the leisureliness of his entry.

The deafening klaxons can leave one feeling helpless, but there are still steps you can take to mitigate the damage.

Oswald saw the gravity of her trouble, and could say little to mitigate it.

But the military can mitigate the risks simply by virtue of its enormous logistical reach.

For good or evil, the great towns are here, and we can but mitigate.

Word Value for mitigate
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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