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MITIGATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Mitigation.

Mitigation - as a noun

To act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extenuation18palliation12

A partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extenuation18

The action of lessening in severity or intensity

Example: "The object being control or moderation of economic depressions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moderation13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminution13reduction12step-down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The government implemented measures for the mitigation of climate change."
"The company invested in flood mitigation strategies to protect their buildings."
"His mitigation plan aimed to reduce the risk of cybersecurity breaches."
"Tree planting is a common mitigation technique for combating soil erosion."
"The insurance company provided financial mitigation for the flood victims."
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Word Game Points

Is MITIGATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mitigation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MITIGATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is MITIGATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mitigation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MITIGATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is MITIGATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mitigation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MITIGATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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