extenuate
US /ɪkˈsten.ju.eɪt/
UK /ɪkˈsten.ju.eɪt/
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to cause a wrong act to be judged less seriously by giving reasons for it:
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He was unable to say anything that might have extenuated his behavior.
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to cause a wrong act to be judged less seriously by giving reasons for it: