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mitigate (verb)

To make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad. It is frequently used in discussions about reducing the negative effects of a problem.

💬 Example

"New government policies were designed to mitigate the effects of the economic recession."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Mighty Gate' that stops a flood. The gate 'mitigates' the water's force. Mitigate = Mighty Gate.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
alleviate lessen ease moderate assuage
⚠️ Common Mistakes

mitigate against the risk → mitigate the risk

militate the problem → mitigate the problem

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