Australian English Meaning of extenuate
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Definitions and Meaning of extenuate in English
extenuate (v)
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
extenuate (v. t.)
To make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen the thickness.
To lessen; to palliate; to lessen or weaken the force of; to diminish the conception of, as crime, guilt, faults, ills, accusations, etc.; -- opposed to aggravate.
To lower or degrade; to detract from.
extenuate (v. i.)
To become thinner; to make excuses; to advance palliating considerations.
extenuate (a.)
Thin; slender.
FAQs About the word extenuate
extenuate
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent ofTo make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen the thickness., To lessen; to palliate; to lessen or
excuse,Explain,justify,palliate,alleviate,apologise,atone,confess,Deodoriser,explain away
No antonyms found.
extent => extent, extensure => extension, extensor muscle => Extensor muscle, extensor => extensor, extensometer => extensometer,
