Definition of "mitigate" in Anglais

verb

1. (transitive, of problems or flaws) To reduce, lessen, or decrease and thereby to make less severe or easier to bear.

2. (transitive) To downplay.

3. (intransitive, proscribed) To give force or effect toward preventing a problem.

   • We've mitigated against the chance of flooding.

adjective

1. (obsolete) Mitigated, alleviated.