mitigation Synonyms

abatement alleviation palliation extenuation relief moderation quieting propitiation plea qualification placation palliative easement pacification mollification modification rationalization reason reduction downsizing cutback apologia weakening vindication tranquillization tranquilization soothing softening slackening reprieve remission relaxation mitigating lowering cutting consolation blunting attenuation assuagement appeasement apology alleviatory alleviate alleviating allayment allaying damping deadening decline lightening