Definition of Extenuating

1. Adjective. Partially excusing or justifying. "Extenuating circumstances"

Similar to: Exculpatory

Definition of Extenuating

1. Verb. (present participle of ''extenuate'') ¹

2. Adjective. That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse ¹

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Definition of Extenuating

1. extenuate [v] - See also: extenuate

Lexicographical Neighbors of Extenuating

extensor indicis proprius
extensor muscle
extensor muscle of fingers
extensor muscle of little finger
extensor pollicis brevis
extensor pollicis longus
extensor retinaculum
extensors
extensure
extent
extention
extents
extenuate
extenuated
extenuates
extenuating (current term)
extenuating circumstance
extenuating circumstances
extenuatingly
extenuation
extenuations
extenuator
extenuators
extenuatory
exterior
exterior-angle
exterior angle
exterior angles
exterior door
exteriorisation

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