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EXTENUATING

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Partially excusing or justifying

Example:

extenuating circumstances

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

exculpatory (clearing of guilt or blame)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

-ing form of the verb extenuate

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