mitigation Synonyms

abatement alleviation extenuation moderation relief palliation reason rationalization quieting qualification propitiation prevention plea placation palliative easing pacification mollification modification mitigating reduction relaxation downsizing cutback apologia whitewashing weakening vindication tranquillization tranquilization temper tempering subduement soothing softening slackening salving reprieve remission lowering loosening lightening damping cutting counteraction consolation blunting attenuation assuagement appeasement