Word of the DayWord of the Day · October 10, 2026
mitigate
- MIT-ih-gayt · verb
- To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
- “The central bank implemented measures to mitigate the economic impact of the crisis.”
- Origin: From Latin 'mitigare' meaning 'to soften, make mild.'
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