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Meaning of word extenuation from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

extenuation noun

Meaning : A partial excuse to mitigate censure. An attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances.

Synonyms : mitigation

Meaning : To act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious.

Synonyms : mitigation, palliation

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