Definition of Extenuate
Extenuate
ex·ten·u·ate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to mitigate or try to lessen the extent of seriousness or damage by making partial excuses;
e.g. If you give an excuse that doesn't really relate to what was done, it won't extenuate the punishment.
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