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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mitigative

/mɪˈtɪɡeɪtɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does mitigative mean?

adjective

Tending to reduce the severity or unpleasantness of something; mitigating.

Example

"The judge's mitigative sentence took into account the defendant's good character and lack of prior offenses."

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