a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances
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extenuation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | mitigation |
| Type of | alibi, exculpation, excuse, self-justification |
| Derivation | extenuate |
extenuation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | mitigation, palliation |
| Type of | step-down, decrease, diminution, reduction |
| Derivation | extenuate |
