Mitigation Definition & Meaning

mitigation
noun
  1. to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
  2. a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances
  3. the action of lessening in severity or intensity; "the object being control or moderation of economic depressions"

"Mitigation" in song lyrics

See how mitigation is used in real songs:

  • "meaning of mitigation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "hurricane mitigation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "radon mitigation"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "mitigation"

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