mildernd
mitigating; extenuating; softening
English translations
- 01
mitigating
- 02
softening
- 03
alleviating
Word details
- German meaning
- Etwas, das die Schwere oder Intensität von etwas reduziert.
- English meaning
- mitigating
- Synonym
- abschwächend
- German example
- Mildernde Umstände führten zu einer geringeren Strafe.
- English example
- Mitigating circumstances led to a lesser sentence.
Related words
- strafmildernd
Mitigating
- strafmindernd
Mitigating
- Deminution
Deminution means a reduction or decrease, often in a legal context.
- euphemistisch
Euphemistic
- moderativ
moderate
- palliativ
Palliative
- mäßigend
Moderating, calming
Example sentences with “mildernd”
Es gab keine mildernden Umstände. (There were no mitigating circumstances.)
Frequently asked questions
In what context is 'mildernd' usually used?
It is most commonly used in legal contexts, specifically with 'Umstände' (circumstances) to describe factors that reduce the severity of a sentence.