extenuates

Verb

To make (guilt or an offense) seem less serious or more forgivable.

ریشه

From Latin 'extenuatus', past participle of 'extenuare' ('to make thin or small').

مثال

• His youth extenuates his mistakes.
• The judge extenuates the crime due to the defendant's mental health issues.
• Her sincere apology extenuates the situation.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Extenuate circumstances Extenuate a situation Extenuate a crime Extenuate guilt