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Extenuate
To make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen the thickness.
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To make an apology or defense.
oewn 2023
0% interchangeable
Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.
To free from accusation, or the imputation of fault or blame; to clear from guilt; to release from a charge; to justify by extenuating a fault; to ex…
oewn 2023
0% interchangeable
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To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism.
oewn 2023
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Derivationally related 2
The act of axtenuating or the state of being extenuated; the act of making thin, slender, or lean, or of palliating; diminishing, or lessening; palli…
oewn 2023
15% interchangeable
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The act of axtenuating or the state of being extenuated; the act of making thin, slender, or lean, or of palliating; diminishing, or lessening; palli…
oewn 2023
15% interchangeable
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Synonym 2
To make less severe, intense, harsh, rigorous, painful, etc.; to soften; to meliorate; to alleviate; to diminish; to lessen; as, to mitigate heat or…
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
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Covered with a mant/e; cloaked; disguised.
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
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