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extenuating

/ɪkˈstenjuˌeɪtɪŋ/ /ɛkˈstenjuˌeɪtɪŋ/

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verb

To lessen; to palliate; to lessen or weaken the force of; to diminish the conception of, as crime, guilt, faults, ills, accusations, etc.

Examples :

"The teacher's illness extenuated the students' poor performance on the test. "

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verb

To make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen the thickness.

Examples :

"The chef extenuated the dough by stretching it thinly over the counter, preparing it for a delicate pizza. "

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verb

To become thinner.

Examples :

"The silversmith carefully extenuated the wire by pulling it through a series of smaller and smaller dies. "

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verb

To lower or degrade; to detract from.

Examples :

"The harsh lighting in the interview room extenuated his anxiety, making it difficult for him to speak clearly. "

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adjective

That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse.

Examples :

"Extenuating circumstances, like a sudden family emergency, might explain why she missed the deadline at work. "

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