mitigating

US /ˈmɪt̬.ə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈmɪt̬.ə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
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hafifletici

making something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad:

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Are there any mitigating circumstances/factors that might help explain her appalling behavior?
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mitigation