RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

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To reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effect of something.

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mitigate

A backup venue could mitigate the disruption caused by rain.
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The club took steps to mitigate the disruption by clarifying the rules and offering a new question period.
From Reducing the Damage.
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