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   Mit·i·ga·tion

   /ˌmidəˈɡāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something: "the emphasis is on the identification and mitigation of pollution" Similar alleviationreductiondiminutionlesseningeasingweakeninglighteningassuagementpalliationcushioningdullingdeadeningsoothingsofteningreliefOpposite intensification

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin mitigatio(n-), from the verb mitigare ‘alleviate’ (see mitigate).

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   : to make (something) less severe, harmful, or painful. Emergency funds are being provided to help mitigate the effects of the disaster. mitigate a punishment. medicines used to mitigate a patient's suffering. — see also unmitigated. — mitigation. /ˌmɪtə ˈgeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] the mitigation of suffering/punishment.

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   adjective. lessening the force, intensity, or severity of something, as punishment, danger, pain, anger, etc. (sometimes used in combination): The defense made only brief mention of his intellectual disability and the beatings he suffered—mitigating circumstances that could have changed the trial’s outcome.

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   3 days ago · 1. See in mitigation. 2. uncountable noun. Mitigation is a reduction in the unpleasantness, seriousness, or painfulness of something. [formal] ...the mitigation or cure of a physical or mental condition. Synonyms: relief, moderation, allaying, remission More Synonyms of mitigation. More Synonyms of mitigation.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMITIGATING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   making something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad: Are there any mitigating circumstances / factors that might help explain her appalling behavior? Compare. unmitigated. law specialized. causing you to judge a crime to be less serious or to make the punishment less severe:

6. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › meditationMeditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress - Mayo Clinic

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   Dec 14, 2023 · Meditation is a type of mind-body complementary medicine. Meditation can help you relax deeply and calm your mind. During meditation, you focus on one thing. You get rid of the stream of thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. This process can lead to better physical and emotional well-being.

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   (of a person, state of mind, etc.) made milder, gentler, less hostile, etc.; mollified or appeased: Several members expressed opinions lauding the proposal, but what is still more encouraging is the mitigated tone of its opponents.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMITIGATING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɪŋ / us / ˈmɪt̬.ə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɪŋ / Add to word list. formal. making something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad: Are there any mitigating circumstances / factors that might help explain her appalling behaviour? Compare. unmitigated. law specialized.