← BackshareGuessmitigate/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/verbTo make something less severe, serious, or painful.The company took steps to mitigate the risks of the new project.She apologized to mitigate the tension in the room.Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of climate change.SynonymslessenreducealleviateeaseAntonymsintensifyaggravate