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mitigate

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

To lessen or to try to lessen the severity, pain, seriousness, extent, or gravity of.

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make less severe or harsh

Wordset Dictionary

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

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Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

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