Word of the Day - Extenuate

[Jace]

Word of the Day - Extenuate...tr.v..... -ated. -ating

Def.: To lessen or attempt to lessen the magnitude or seriousness of by providing
partial excuses.

There were extenuating circumstances to the situation.

 

[Kaila]

People often react strongly and immediately, to what they first hear about a person or situation;
However, they sometimes change their opinion, once they learn about the actual extenuating circumstances.

 

[RubyK]

We are often too quick to judge another person's actions before learning what extenuating circumstances caused those actions.

 

[Jace]

T Y, All....good posts!

 

[Ruthanne]

Due to extenuating conditions I am going to go to sleep for the night, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

 

[Kaila]

I hope to see all of you at SF, sometime tomorrow,
unless there are extenuating circumstances; in which case, I will look forward to seeing you, the following day or two.