Definition of EXTENUATE

extenuate

Meanings

Verb

  • lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
    • "The circumstances extenuate the crime"

Synonyms

mitigate, palliate

Scrabble Score: 16

extenuate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
extenuate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
extenuate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

extenuate is a valid Words With Friends word