extenuating (Meaning)

Wordnet

extenuating (s)

partially excusing or justifying

Webster

of Extenuate

The judge considered the extenuating circumstances of the case before passing sentence.
Despite the extenuating circumstances, the company was still found liable for the damages.
The lawyer presented evidence of extenuating circumstances in an attempt to reduce the severity of the charges against his client.
The prisoner's extenuating circumstances were taken into account by the parole board, and he was granted early release.
The extenuating circumstances of the situation made it difficult for the company to make a decision.
The extenuating circumstances of the case led to a reduction in the sentence.
The jury was asked to consider the extenuating circumstances before reaching a verdict.
The defense attorney argued that the extenuating circumstances justified the defendant's actions.
The extenuating circumstances of the case were revealed during the trial.
The extenuating circumstances made it difficult to determine who was at fault.

partially excusing or justifyingof Extenuate

justifying, explaining, palliating,excusing, mitigating,whitewashing, explaining away, glossing (over), minimizing, glozing (over)

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The judge considered the extenuating circumstances of the case before passing sentence.

Despite the extenuating circumstances, the company was still found liable for the damages.

The lawyer presented evidence of extenuating circumstances in an attempt to reduce the severity of the charges against his client.

The prisoner's extenuating circumstances were taken into account by the parole board, and he was granted early release.