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
Maceration and extenuation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maceration" instead a noun "Extenuation".
Maceration
Maceration noun - Extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease).
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Synonyms for Maceration
Extenuation and maceration are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extenuation" instead a noun "Maceration".
Nearby Words: macerated, macerating
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