mitigate (Meaning)
mitigate (v)
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
make less severe or harsh
mitigate (v. t.)
To make less severe, intense, harsh, rigorous, painful, etc.; to soften; to meliorate; to alleviate; to diminish; to lessen; as, to mitigate heat or cold; to mitigate grief.
To make mild and accessible; to mollify; -- applied to persons.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mitigate
mitigate Sentence Examples
- The government implemented strict regulations to mitigate the environmental impact of industrial activities.
- The doctor prescribed medication to mitigate the patient's pain and inflammation.
- The company's crisis management plan aimed to mitigate reputational damage following a scandal.
- The financial advisor suggested diversifying investments to mitigate market fluctuations.
- The engineer designed a flood control system to mitigate the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall.
- The therapist employed various techniques to mitigate anxiety and stress in their clients.
- The organization developed training programs to mitigate safety hazards in the workplace.
- The environmental group advocated for policies that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
- The researchers conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of different interventions in mitigating childhood obesity.
- The insurance policy included clauses designed to mitigate the financial impact of accidents and disasters.
FAQs About the word mitigate
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of, make less severe or harshTo make less severe, intense, harsh, rigorous, painful, etc.; to soften; to me
alleviate, ease, soothe, help, relieve, mollify, allay, cure,soften, palliate
impair, exacerbate, aggravate, injure, harm, impair, harm, injure, hurt, exacerbate
The government implemented strict regulations to mitigate the environmental impact of industrial activities.
The doctor prescribed medication to mitigate the patient's pain and inflammation.
The company's crisis management plan aimed to mitigate reputational damage following a scandal.
The financial advisor suggested diversifying investments to mitigate market fluctuations.
