mitigate

VERB /mɪtɪ,ɡeɪt/
8 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH M

mitigate is a valid 8-letter word worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
M3I1T1I1G2A1T1E1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 =11 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 22TRIPLE WORD → 33
MEANING

What does mitigate mean?

VERB · 2 SENSES
1

Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of.

SYNONYMS
EXTENUATEPALLIATE
BROADER
RATIONALISERATIONALIZEEXCUSEAPOLOGIZEAPOLOGISE
RELATED
MITIGATORYMITIGATIONMITIGATIVE
2

Make less severe or harsh.

BROADER
LESSENDECREASEMINIFY
NARROWER
LIGHTENRELIEVE
RELATED
MITIGABLEMITIGATIONMITIGATIVEMITIGATORY