1.
to reduce the intensity or severity of something
2.
to make or attempt to make an offense seem less serious by providing excuses or mitigating evidence
3.
to alleviate a symptom without curing the underlying medical condition
4.
to make something bad seem less serious
5.
to reduce the pain or other bad effects of an illness without curing it completely
1.
to reduce the intensity or severity of something
2.
to make or attempt to make an offense seem less serious by providing excuses or mitigating evidence
3.
to alleviate a symptom without curing the underlying medical condition
4.
to make something bad seem less serious
5.
to reduce the pain or other bad effects of an illness without curing it completely