mitigation

noun
UK: /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US: /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

  1. The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

    1. The company announced mitigation efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
    2. Effective mitigation strategies are crucial for minimizing the risks associated with climate change and protecting vulnerable communities.

  2. The lessening of punishment associated with a crime or harmful action.

    1. He asked for mitigation, hoping the judge would reduce his sentence.
    2. The defense lawyer argued for mitigation, citing the defendant's difficult upbringing and lack of prior criminal record.

Synonyms

reduction appeasement relief
mitigation transitive-verb

  1. To make something less harmful, serious, or painful.

    1. We can mitigate the risks by taking safety precautions.
    2. Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of greenhouse gases on the planet’s rising temperatures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mitigation" in English means: The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something., The lessening of punishment associated with a crime or harmful action..

The phonetic transcription of "mitigation" is /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mitigation": reduction, appeasement, relief.

Example usage of "mitigation": "The company announced mitigation efforts to reduce its environmental impact.". More examples on the page.