Attenuation and Extenuation

Attenuation

Attenuation noun - Weakening in force or intensity.
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Synonyms for Attenuation

Extenuation and attenuation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Extenuation" instead a noun "Attenuation".

Extenuation

Extenuation noun - A partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances.
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Synonyms for Extenuation

Attenuation and extenuation are semantically related. You can use "Attenuation" instead a noun "Extenuation".

Nearby Words: extenuate, extenuated, extenuating
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