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/mɪtɪˈɡeɪtər/ · mit.i.ga.tor
noun
  1. A person or thing that moderates or reduces the severity of something, such as a problem or a situation. The new policy was implemented by a team of mitigators who worked to reduce the impact of the economic downturn on local businesses.
  2. A factor or circumstance that reduces the severity of a situation or problem. The mitigating circumstances of the defendant's troubled childhood were taken into account during the sentencing hearing.
Did you know? The concept of mitigation has been used in various fields, including law, business, and environmental science, to describe the process of reducing the negative impacts of a situation or problem.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 1, 2026