extenuated

[US]/ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪd/
[UK]/ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪd/

Translation

v.to lessen the seriousness of something; to underestimate or belittle

Phrases & Collocations

extenuated circumstances

extenuated responsibility

extenuated factors

extenuated situation

extenuated blame

extenuated guilt

extenuated motives

extenuated evidence

extenuated claims

extenuated actions

Example Sentences

his actions were extenuated by the circumstances.

the judge extenuated her sentence due to her young age.

they argued that the difficult upbringing extenuated his behavior.

extenuated by his illness, he missed the meeting.

her apology was extenuated by her genuine remorse.

the lawyer sought to extenuate the charges against his client.

his late arrival was extenuated by heavy traffic.

the committee extenuated the rules for the special event.

she hoped her hard work would extenuate her previous mistakes.

extenuated by the weather, the event was rescheduled.

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