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What is another word for Mitigation? – 189 Mitigation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    alleviation reduction lessening easing relief moderation diminution abatement decrease minimization softening calming soothing palliation assuagement alleviation moderation tempering restraint control regulation limitation constraint curtailment diminishment weakening reduction decrease cutback rollback easing relaxation letting up slackening remission reprieve amnesty pardon clemency leniency mercy commutation remittal

    Meaning of Mitigation

    The primary meaning of the word "mitigation" refers to the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

    Definitions

    • The act of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something
    • The reduction of the severity or impact of a problem or difficulty
    • A factor or measure that reduces the severity or impact of a problem or difficulty

    Etymology of Mitigation

    The word "mitigation" originates from the Latin term "mitigare," which means "to soften" or "to make mild"
    Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including law, medicine, and environmental science, to describe the process of reducing the severity or impact of a particular phenomenon or situation

    Example Uses

    • The new policy aims to provide mitigation for the effects of climate change by reducing carbon emissions
    • The judge considered the defendant's youth as a mitigation factor when determining the sentence
    • The company implemented a mitigation strategy to reduce the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    exacerbation aggravation intensification enhancement increase augmentation amplification magnification escalation worsening deterioration degeneration decline downfall collapse catastrophe disaster calamity misfortune adversity affliction suffering hardship difficulty complication problem obstacle hindrance impediment barrier obstruction exacerbation aggravation

    Related Nouns

    reduction alleviation relief moderation diminution abatement decrease minimization softening calming soothing palliation assuagement alleviation moderation tempering restraint control regulation limitation constraint curtailment diminishment weakening remedy solution measure step action initiative effort attempt endeavor undertaking project program plan strategy approach tactic technique

    Related Verbs

    reduce alleviate relieve moderate diminish abate decrease minimize soften calm soothe palliate assuage temper restrain control regulate limit curtail diminish weaken remedy solve measure take act initiate effort attempt undertake project plan strategize approach tackle address

    Related Adjectives

    reductive alleviative relieving moderate diminishing abating decreasing minimal softening calming soothing palliative assuaging tempering restraining controlling regulatory limiting curtailment diminishing weakening remedial solutive measured taken active initiatory effortful attempted undertaken projected planned strategic approachable tactical technical