mitigate
verb (used with object)
to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate.
was mitigating
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past progressiveof mitigate.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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“It was more than just policy work — it was mitigating current threats.”
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026
