Russian Meaning of extenuate

смягчать

Other Russian words related to смягчать

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

смягчать

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

отговорка,Объяснить,оправдывать,облегчить,облегчать,извиняться,искупить,признаться,Дезодорант,объяснять

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extent => объем, extensure => расширение, extensor muscle => Разгибающая мышца, extensor => разгибатель, extensometer => экстензометр,