Meaning of the word extenuate in English

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extenuate

US /ɪkˈsten.ju.eɪt/
UK /ɪkˈsten.ju.eɪt/

Verb

1.

to cause a wrong act to be judged less seriously by giving reasons for it:

Example:
He was unable to say anything that might have extenuated his behavior.
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