mitigate

Intermediate

/ˈmɪt̬.ə.ɡeɪt/

verb
To make less violent, alleviate

mitigate in a sentence

  • “When I had an awful sore throat, only warm tea would mitigate the pain.”
  • “Emergency funds are being provided to help mitigate the effects of the disaster.”
  • “Medicines used to mitigate a patient's suffering.”

What does “mitigate” mean?

mitigate (verb) means to make less violent, alleviate. It is pronounced /ˈmɪt̬.ə.ɡeɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "mitigate" mean?
mitigate (verb) means: To make less violent, alleviate
How do you pronounce "mitigate"?
"mitigate" is pronounced /ˈmɪt̬.ə.ɡeɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "mitigate" in a sentence?
Here is "mitigate" used in a sentence: When I had an awful sore throat, only warm tea would mitigate the pain.

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