mitigation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Definition

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Examples

• The city implemented new flood defenses as a form of climate change mitigation.

• Effective pain mitigation strategies are crucial for patients recovering from surgery.

• The company's risk mitigation plan helped them avoid major financial losses during the crisis.

How to Use mitigation

mitigation of (prepositional phrase)

The act of reducing the severity of something specific. — "The report focused on the mitigation of environmental damage."

mitigation measures (collocation)

Actions taken to reduce negative impacts. — "New mitigation measures were introduced to protect local wildlife."

Synonyms of mitigation

Words with a similar meaning to mitigation:

• reduction
• alleviation
• amelioration
• palliation

Antonyms of mitigation

Words with the opposite meaning to mitigation:

• aggravation
• intensification

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