Meaning of the word mitigate in English

What does mitigate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mitigate

US /ˈmɪt̬.ə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
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Verb

make less severe, serious, or painful

Example:
Emergency funds are being used to mitigate the effects of the disaster.
The government is trying to mitigate the economic crisis.
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