1. to make less severe, serious, or painful; to reduce the harmful effects of something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The new medication helped mitigate her chronic pain.
• Emergency shelters were set up to mitigate the effects of the hurricane.
• The company implemented safety measures to mitigate workplace accidents.
• Planting trees can help mitigate climate change.
• The judge considered factors that might mitigate the defendant’s sentence.
• Early intervention programs aim to mitigate learning difficulties in children.