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MITIGATIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

Synonyms:

alleviative; alleviatory; lenitive; mitigative; mitigatory; palliative

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

moderating (lessening in intensity or strength)

Derivation:

mitigate (make less severe or harsh)

mitigate (lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of)

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