verb
- to make less severe, serious, or painful; to reduce the harmful effects of something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘mitigate’
Examples
- The new policy mitigates the risk of data breaches.
- Taking aspirin mitigates the pain from headaches.
- The company mitigates environmental damage through recycling programs.
- Regular exercise mitigates the effects of stress on the body.
- The insurance policy mitigates financial losses from accidents.
- Proper planning mitigates potential problems during the project.