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extenuate
[ik-sten-yoo-eyt]
verb (used with object)
to represent (a fault, offense, etc.) as less serious.
to extenuate a crime.
to serve to make (a fault, offense, etc.) seem less serious.
to underestimate, underrate, or make light of.
Do not extenuate the difficulties we are in.
Archaic.
to make thin, lean, or emaciated.
to reduce the consistency or density of.
extenuate
/ ɪˈɛʊˌɪ /
verb
to represent (an offence, a fault, etc) as being less serious than it appears, as by showing mitigating circumstances
to cause to be or appear less serious; mitigate
to underestimate or make light of
archaic
to emaciate or weaken
to dilute or thin out
Other 51Թ Forms
- extenuating adjective
- extenuative adjective
- extenuator noun
- nonextenuative adjective
- ˈٱԳܲٴǰ adjective
- ˈٱԳˌٴǰ noun
- ˌٱԳˈپDz noun
- ˈٱԳˌپԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of extenuate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of extenuate1
Example Sentences
After the public backlash, Taiwan announced additional exemptions for individuals with extenuating circumstances such as financial hardship, medical needs or safety concerns about traveling to China to search for records.
He added that there were “extenuating circumstances” that he believed could factor into the case, but provided no details.
Kasten said the Dodgers and other teams try to accommodate fans with extenuating circumstances.
Additional time will be granted on a showing of “extenuating circumstances, including significant efforts to resettle,” the settlement reads.
Being drunk can be considered an extenuating factor by a court and lead to a shorter prison sentence.
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