1. having the effect of making something less severe, serious, or painful
Usage: formal

Examples

• The doctor prescribed mitigative measures to reduce the patient’s pain.
• Emergency responders took mitigative action to prevent further damage.
• The company implemented mitigative strategies to address the environmental impact.
• Mitigative factors were considered during the sentencing hearing.
• The new policy includes mitigative provisions for small businesses.
• Researchers are studying mitigative approaches to climate change.