adj
mitigating
adj
1
Making a fault, crime, or problem seem less serious.
"The judge considered several mitigating factors before sentencing."
How to Use Mitigating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that makes a bad situation less severe or more excusable.
Common pairings
mitigating circumstances
mitigating factor
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The judge considered several _____ factors before sentencing.