French Meaning of extenuation

atténuation

Other French words related to atténuation

Definitions and Meaning of extenuation in English

Wordnet

extenuation (n)

a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances

to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious

Webster

extenuation (n.)

The act of axtenuating or the state of being extenuated; the act of making thin, slender, or lean, or of palliating; diminishing, or lessening; palliation, as of a crime; mitigation, as of punishment.

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atténuation

a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances, to act in such a w

reconnaissance,reconnaissance,rédemption,confession,Soins palliatifs,alibi,excuses,Échappatoire,défense,excuse

No antonyms found.

extenuating => atténuant, extenuated => épuisé, extenuate => atténuer, extent => étendue, extensure => prolongement,