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Monday, April 20, 2026
Mitigate
Definition
To make less severe, serious, or painful.
Examples in Context
- "Trees help mitigate the effects of air pollution."
- "They tried to mitigate the risks involved in the investment."
Synonyms
Alleviate
Reduce
Diminish
Lessen
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