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1. extenuate
verb. ['ɪkˈstɛnjuːˌeɪt'] lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of.
Synonyms
- justify
- mitigate
- palliate
- rationalise
- rationalize
- apologise
- excuse
Antonyms
- blame
- increase
- worsen
- irritate
Etymology
- extenuatus (Latin)
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Rhymes with Extenuate
- attenuate
Sentences with extenuate
1. Verb, base form
Part of the job description is that you’re comfortable and confident in front of the camera and know the angles that best extenuate your unique features.