v. lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; adj. partially excusing or justifying
He was late because of extenuating circumstances.
He was late because of extenuating circumstances.
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What are extenuating circumstances?
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justifying;lessening;mitigating
increase
5 syllables
ex-ten-u-at-ing
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