Synonyms for extenuating
- adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
That attenuates or lessens the seriousness of something, e.g. by providing a mitigating excuse for it.
Related words
- Phrases
- extenuating circumstance
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| extenuating | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- palliative4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (palliative4 = 4 syllables).