extenuator Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- rationalize
- explain-away
- gloss-over-
- atone
- deodorize
- minimize
- gloze-over-
- whitewash
- alleviate
- apologize
- confess
- mitigate
Weak:
extenuator Meaning
Webster
extenuator (n.)
One who extenuates.
extenuator Sentence Examples
- The lawyer presented extenuating circumstances in an attempt to reduce the defendant's sentence.
- The extensive training he had undergone served as an extenuator for his reckless actions.
- The extenuating circumstances surrounding the case led the judge to show leniency in sentencing.
- Despite the extenuator of his young age, he was still held accountable for his actions.
- The extenuator of self-defense was successfully argued by the defense attorney, resulting in the defendant's acquittal.
- The extenuator of mental illness was considered by the court in determining the appropriate punishment for the crime.
- The jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision regarding the extenuators presented by the defense.
- The extenuator of financial hardship was not accepted by the bank, leading to foreclosure on the property.
- The extenuating circumstances of the natural disaster were taken into account when assessing the damage.
- The extenuator of the pandemic was cited as the reason for the company's inability to meet its contractual obligations.
FAQs About the word extenuator
One who extenuates.
justify, explain, palliate,excuse, rationalize, explain away, gloss (over), atone, deodorize, minimize
No antonyms found.
The lawyer presented extenuating circumstances in an attempt to reduce the defendant's sentence.
The extensive training he had undergone served as an extenuator for his reckless actions.
The extenuating circumstances surrounding the case led the judge to show leniency in sentencing.
Despite the extenuator of his young age, he was still held accountable for his actions.
