extenuation
nounHow many syllables in extenuation?
There are 5 syllables in the word extenuation.How to pronounce extenuation:
Definition of extenuation:
- extenuation (noun):
- partial justification
- the act of extenuating something or the state of being extenuated
- noun. to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious.
Synonyms for extenuation:
acknowledgement
acknowledgment
alibi
apology
atonement
confession
cop-out
decrease
defence
defense
diminution
excuse
justification
mitigation
out
palliation
plea
pretence
pretext
rationale
rationalization
reduction
step-down
vindication
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