Moderate as in euphemistic To make a situation or an offense seem less serious or more forgivable, often by providing excuses or downplaying its severity. Clear All
9 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Extenuate'
He tried to extenuate his lateness by blaming the traffic.
Her sincere apology helped extenuate the tension in the room.
They hoped to extenuate the misunderstanding with a heartfelt apology.
No excuse could extenuate the failure to meet project deadlines.
Her explanation failed to extenuate the misunderstanding that arose during the discussion.
She hoped her explanation would extenuate her absence from the family gathering.
His attempts to extenuate his lack of preparation for the exam were unconvincing.
No explanation could extenuate the disappointment felt by the fans after the team's loss.
The excuses failed to extenuate the team's poor performance in the tournament.
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