mitigate Synonyms

palliate ease lighten diminish mollify assuage extenuate pacify alleviate allay temper unburthen sweetened sweetening sweeten tempered tranquillize tranquilize soothe solace soften relax relieving relieve remit restrict shorten slacken slake sluggardize smoothen softening reduce underplay unfix palatalise de-emphasise de-emphasize tone down soft-pedal square up downsize de-escalate thin out palatalized take the edge off tenderized air-cooled benefact water down