Mitigated Meaning in English

word · lemma: mitigate

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Definition

Lessened or made less severe, harmful, or painful; reduced in impact or seriousness.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal or technical contexts. Common with words like 'risk,' 'damage,' 'impact,' or 'consequences.' Typically passive, describing something that has been lessened by action or circumstance.

• Spanish: mitigado - aliviado
• Portuguese (BR): mitigado - aliviado
• Portuguese (PT): mitigado - aliviado
• Chinese (Simplified): 缓解的 - 减轻的
• Chinese (Traditional): 緩解的 - 減輕的
• Hindi: हल्का किया गया - कम किया गया
• Arabic: مُخَفَّف - مُقَلَّل
• Bengali: কমানো - লাঘব করা
• Russian: смягчённый - уменьшенный
• Japanese: 軽減された
• Vietnamese: giảm nhẹ - làm dịu
• Korean: 완화된 - 줄어든
• Turkish: hafifletilmiş - azaltılmış
• Urdu: کم کیا گیا - کم شدت والا
• Indonesian: diredakan - dikurangi

Example Sentences

Some risks can be mitigated with better planning.

basic

The storm's damage was mitigated by strong buildings.

basic

His apology mitigated some of the tension in the room.

natural

They mitigated costs by switching to cheaper materials.

natural

Any inconvenience can be mitigated with a little preparation.

natural

The negative effects were mitigated by quick action.

basic