abatement
nounA reduction in intensity, amount, or severity.
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nounA worsening of an existing problem or unpleasant condition.
exaction
nounA payment or demand imposed with severity or unfairness.
gravity
nounSeriousness or importance of a situation.
mitigate
verbTo reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effect of something.
Make less severe
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mitigation
nounThe reduction of the severity, extent, or harmful effect of something.
palliate
verbTo lessen the severity of a problem without removing its cause.
palliative
adjectiveEasing the effects or severity of a problem without necessarily removing its cause.
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