Phenomenon or Process
mitigate
mit·i·gate [ mit-i-geyt ]
Definitions related to mitigate:
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To lessen in force, intensity, or severity.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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To make milder or less painful.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The source act removes or lessens the occurrence or effect of the target act.NCI Health Level 7 VocabularyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2018
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