extenuatoryadj.
/ɛkˈstɛnjuːətəri/ Characterized by extenuation; having the function or effect of extenuating.
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mincing1581
mitigating1583
extenuating1607
favourable1693
palliating1710
palliative1748
extenuatory1807
extenuative1827
palliatory1845
mitigatory1868
1807 W. Taylor in Ann. Rev. 5 172 The translation adopts an extenuatory turn.
1831 J. W. Croker in J. Boswell Life Johnson I. 142 (note) [Quoting J. W. Croker, an. 1744] The veil, of stately diction and extenuatory phrases.
1870 Contemp. Rev. 14 618 The sweeping verdict..on Martial's palpable faults, without any extenuatory mention of his tenderer touches.
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