extenuation - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for extenuation ?

Here are the synonyms for extenuation , a list of similar words for extenuation from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious

Synonyms

• extenuation
• mitigation
• palliation

More generic

• decrease
• diminution
• reduction
• step-down

Noun

a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances

Synonyms

• extenuation
• mitigation

More generic

• alibi
• exculpation
• excuse
• self-justification

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