Definition of: mitigate

(mit′ə·gāt) v.t. & v.i. ·gat·ed, ·gat·ing
To make or become milder, less harsh, or less severe; moderate. See synonyms under ABATE, ALLAY, ALLEVIATE, AMEND, PALLIATE, RELAX. [<L mitigatus, pp. of mitigare <mitis mild + agere do, drive]
—mit′i·ga·ble adjective
—mit′·i·gant adjective & noun
—mit′i·ga′tion noun
—mit′i·ga′·tive adjective
—mit′i·ga′tor noun
—mit′i·ga·to′ry (-gə·tôr′ē, -tō′rē) adjective & noun