What is the crossword clue for the answer: EXTENUATE

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EXTENUATE

This is a 9 letter answer

Word: extenuate
Phonetic: /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/
Listen:

To lessen; to palliate; to lessen or weaken the force of; to diminish the conception of, as crime, guilt, faults, ills, accusations, etc.

To make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen the thickness.

To become thinner.

To lower or degrade; to detract from.

You can find a list of possible crossword clues for EXTENUATE below.

Render less serious by giving excuses.

Mitigate

Lessen the seriousness

Old number united with 8, say, to reduce guilt

Unwrapped sexy item, one out later to lessen the impact

Circumstances may so affect turn to 8

Play down posh tea served at former residence of PM

Countless piles of rubbish uncovered by youngster

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