mitigar
- To make something less severe, serious, or painful; to alleviate or lessen the intensity of something. verbThe government took measures to mitigate the impact of the economic crisis.She used a soothing ointment to mitigate the pain from the burn.
- To reduce the severity or seriousness of a situation or condition. verbEfforts to mitigate climate change are crucial for the planet's future.The new policy aims to mitigate the effects of pollution in urban areas.