Excise
Extenuate
Extenuate verb - To make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses.
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Synonyms for Extenuate
Excise and extenuate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Excise" instead a verb "Extenuate".
Nearby Words: extenuation, extenuating
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