Extenuating
Extenuating adjective - Partially excusing or justifying.
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Purifying and extenuating are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Purifying" instead an adjective "Extenuating".
Purifying
Purifying adjective - Freeing from noxious matter.
Extenuating and purifying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extenuating" instead an adjective "Purifying".
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