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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mitigates

/mɪˈtɪɡeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does mitigates mean?

verb

to reduce the severity or unpleasantness of something, or to make something less severe or unpleasant. To make a problem or situation less serious or less severe.

Example

"The new policy will help to mitigate the effects of climate change."

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