Mitigation and Pretext

Mitigation

Mitigation noun - The action of lessening in severity or intensity.
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Synonyms for Mitigation

Pretext and mitigation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Mitigation".

Pretext

Pretext noun - Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason.
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Synonyms for Pretext

Mitigation and pretext are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mitigation" instead a noun "Pretext".

Nearby Word: pretexting

How words are described

excellent excellent mitigation excellent pretext
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