Extenuating Synonyms and Antonyms

Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. palliating
  2. mitigating
  3. thinning
  4. qualifying
  5. diminishing
  6. lessening
  7. slimming
  8. alleviating
  9. reducing
To conceal or make light of a fault or offense
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. whitewashing
  2. palliating
Excusing
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. diminishing
  2. justifying
  3. lessening
  4. mitigating
  5. qualifying
Antonyms:
  1. aggravating

Words Related to Extenuating

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Extenuating Sentence Examples

  • No evidence was presented to suggest cause or extenuating circumstances.

  • The following rules typically apply, but there may be extenuating circumstances in which the laws become more flexible.

  • The individual is generally homebound as a result of frailty, illness, or extenuating circumstances.

  • If a taxpayer is genuinely unable to pay due to extenuating circumstances, the IRS may decide to delay collection for a period of time.

  • It goes on to caution that extenuating factors could exist, such as immaturity, habitual, or psychological problems.

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