Brazilian Portugese Meaning of extenuate

atenuar

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Definitions and Meaning of extenuate in English

Wordnet

extenuate (v)

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

Webster

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.

Webster

extenuate (v. i.)

To become thinner; to make excuses; to advance palliating considerations.

Webster

extenuate (a.)

Thin; slender.

FAQs About the word extenuate

atenuar

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

desculpa,Explicar,justificar,paliar,aliviar,expiar,confessar,Desodorante,explicar,omitir

No antonyms found.

extent => extensão, extensure => extensão, extensor muscle => Músculo extensor, extensor => extensor, extensiveness => abrangente,