English / word
mitigation
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
In context
01
Flood mitigation efforts included building stronger embankments along the river.
02
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
Synonyms
reduction,prevention,alleviation
Antonyms
aggravation,escalation,intensification
Collocations
flood mitigation,risk mitigation,climate mitigation