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MITIGATES Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word mitigates. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word mitigates. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MITIGATES

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alleviates
verbv
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• make easier

appeases
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• overcome or allay

• make peace with

assuages
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• satisfy (thirst)

• provide physical relief, as from pain

eases
verbv
noun

• freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort

• a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

• the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

• freedom from constraint or embarrassment

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

verb

• move gently or carefully

• lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

• make easier

• lessen the intensity of or calm

lessens
verbv
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• make become smaller

• wear off or die down

reduces
verbv
verb

• cut down on; make a reduction in

• make less complex

• bring to humbler or weaker state or condition

• simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another

• lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation

• be the essential element

• reduce in size; reduce physically

• lessen and make more modest

• make smaller

• to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons

• narrow or limit

• put down by force or intimidation

• undergo meiosis

• reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site

• destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

• be cooked until very little liquid is left

• cook until very little liquid is left

• lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

• take off weight

relieves
verbv
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

• grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• save from ruin, destruction, or harm

• relieve oneself of troubling information

• provide relief for

• free from a burden, evil, or distress

• take by stealing

• grant exemption or release to

• alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

soothes
verbv
verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• cause to feel better

palliate
verbv
verb

• lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

• provide physical relief, as from pain

alleviate
verbv
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• make easier

check
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a written order directing a bank to pay money

• an appraisal of the state of affairs

• the bill in a restaurant

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

• the act of inspecting or verifying

• a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

• a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

• obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

• (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

verb

• examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

• make an examination or investigation

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

• put a check mark on or near or next to

• slow the growth or development of

• be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• consign for shipment on a vehicle

• hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

• abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

• stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

• mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

• decline to initiate betting

• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

• place into check

• write out a check on a bank account

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

• verify by consulting a source or authority

• arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

• make cracks or chinks in

• become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

diminish
verbv
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

ease
verb, nounv, n
noun

• freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort

• a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

• the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

• freedom from constraint or embarrassment

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

verb

• move gently or carefully

• lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

• make easier

• lessen the intensity of or calm

extenuate
verbv
verb

• lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

lighten
verbv
verb

• make more cheerful

• reduce the weight on; make lighter

• become more cheerful

• make more cheerful through the use of color

• become lighter

• alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

mollify
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

• make less rigid or softer

pacify
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

Best Hypernyms For MITIGATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for mitigates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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apologise apologize decrease excuse lessen minify rationalise rationalize abates alleviates curbs dampens diminishes eases lessens minimizes moderates quells reduces

Alternatives for ALLEVIATES

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