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Extenuating — synonyms, definition

1. extenuating (Adjective)

1 definition

extenuating (Adjective) — Partially excusing or justifying. ex. "extenuating circumstances"

2. extenuating (Verb)

2 synonyms
mitigating palliating
1 definition

extenuating (Verb) — (law) lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of. ex. "The circumstances extenuate the crime"

6 types of
apologising apologizing excusing justifying rationalising rationalizing