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Mitigate (Verb)

Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; "The circumstances extenuate the crime".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The new flood defenses are designed to mitigate the damage from potential hurricanes.
The government has implemented several policies to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Regular exercise can help mitigate the symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Properly maintaining the elderly heating system can help mitigate the risk of a household fire.
Drinking plenty of water can help mitigate the discomfort associated with food poisoning.

Make less severe or harsh; "mitigating circumstances".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The court took into account the defendant's difficult childhood as a mitigating circumstance when determining the sentence.
In an effort to mitigate the impact of climate change, the company invested in renewable energy sources.
The government has implemented measures to mitigate the effects of the economic downturn on low-income families.
The judge considered the fact that the perpetrator was under a lot of stress as a mitigating factor in the case.
Researchers are working to develop new technologies that can mitigate the damage caused by hurricanes and other natural disasters.