Dictionary definition of mitigate

1. Using sunscreen can help mitigate the harmful effects of UV radiation.
2. Proper drainage systems can mitigate the risk of flooding during heavy rain.
3. Energy-efficient appliances can mitigate electricity consumption and costs.
4. Regular exercise can mitigate the risk of chronic health conditions.
5. The government sent supplies to mitigate the impact of the disaster.
6. He was awarded a lesser sentence owing to mitigating circumstances.
7. Coastal defense has helped to mitigate the threat of flooding.
8. He is obliged to mitigate his losses and find alternative employment.
9. It is unclear how to mitigate the effects of severe seasonal weather.
10. Nothing could mitigate the cruelty with which she subjected her animals.
11. The government must take responsibility to mitigate damage caused by natural disasters.
12. Measures need to be taken to mitigate the environmental effects of polluting the oceans.
13. The government introduced measures to mitigate the impact of the recession on the economy.
14. He took an over-the-counter medication to mitigate the symptoms of his cold.
15. The organization implemented policies to mitigate the effects of discrimination.
16. The use of sunscreen can mitigate the harmful effects of UV radiation on the skin.
17. The lawyer argued that the defendant's remorse should be taken into consideration in order to mitigate the sentence.
18. The structural engineer recommended reinforcing the building's foundations to mitigate the risk of collapse.
19. The teacher tried to find ways to mitigate the negative effects of the school's overcrowding.
20. The government implemented a carbon tax to mitigate the impact of carbon emissions on the environment.
21. The doctor prescribed medication to mitigate the pain caused by the patient's arthritis.
22. The company introduced flexible working hours to mitigate the stress of its employees.
23. The homeowner installed storm shutters to mitigate the damage caused by strong winds during a hurricane.