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/ɪksˌtɛnjʊˈeɪʃən/ · noun
(countable and uncountable) The action of extenuating; extenuated condition..
Use extenuation when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Extenuation means (countable and uncountable) The action of extenuating; extenuated condition..
Common synonyms include mitigation, palliation.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use extenuation where its definition matches the intended context.
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