Antonyms for mitigate

Grammar : Verb

Spell : mit-i-geyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɪt ɪˌgeɪt

Definition of mitigate

Origin : early 15c., "relieve (pain)," from Latin mitigatus, past participle of mitigare "soften, make tender, ripen, mellow, tame," figuratively, "make mild or gentle, pacify, soothe," ultimately from mitis "gentle, soft" (from PIE *mei- "mild") + root of agere "do, make, act" (see act). First element is from PIE root *mei- "soft, mild." Related: Mitigated; mitigating; mitigates.

verb check, diminish, lighten

Example sentences :

But that did not at all mitigate our own shame--and surprise!
Extract from : « A Writer's Recollections (In Two Volumes), Volume I » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

For good or evil, the great towns are here, and we can but mitigate.
Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy

Grieving will not mitigate our lot, nay, it will add to its burden.
Extract from : « The Cat of Bubastes » by G. A. Henty

The slow stare that he gave me did not mitigate the leisureliness of his entry.
Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer

Oswald saw the gravity of her trouble, and could say little to mitigate it.
Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee

But in that age a man even of the boldness of Knox was thankful to mitigate it.
Extract from : « John Knox » by A. Taylor Innes

It will be impossible for him to avert the trials of his Destiny or mitigate them in any way.
Extract from : « Palmistry for All » by Cheiro

Only one; that you will do all in your power to mitigate his punishment.
Extract from : « In Search of the Castaways » by Jules Verne

And Mr Rubb's appearance was not calculated to mitigate this anger.
Extract from : « Miss Mackenzie » by Anthony Trollope

He did not attempt to absolve himself or mitigate his offense by telling her that he loved her.
Extract from : « Blow The Man Down » by Holman Day

Synonyms for mitigate

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