mitigate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/

Definition

To make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Examples

• The medicine helped to mitigate his pain.

• We need to find ways to mitigate the environmental impact of our operations.

• The company took steps to mitigate the risks associated with the new project.

How to Use mitigate

mitigate the effects of (prepositional phrase)

To reduce the negative impact of something. — "The new regulations aim to mitigate the effects of pollution on public health."

mitigate risks (collocation)

To make potential dangers or problems less likely or severe. — "The insurance policy helps to mitigate financial risks."

mitigate damage (collocation)

To reduce the harm or loss caused by an event. — "Emergency services worked to mitigate the damage from the earthquake."

Synonyms of mitigate

Words with a similar meaning to mitigate:

• ease
• lessen
• alleviate
• reduce
• moderate

Antonyms of mitigate

Words with the opposite meaning to mitigate:

• aggravate
• exacerbate

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