extenuating

ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ
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Translation of extenuating into German

Adjective

excuse wrongdoing

making a bad action seem less serious by giving a reason
  • There were extenuating circumstances for his mistake.Es gab mildernde Umstände für seinen Fehler.
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Expressions with extenuating: examples in English and translations in German

mildernder Umstand
His illness was an extenuating circumstance for his absence.

Synonyms and analogies of extenuating in English

adj.justifyingmitigatingMore synonyms

Examples of extenuating in a sentence

  • Extenuating reasons led to a lighter sentence.
extenuate
ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪt
Verb
tr.
1.

mitigate offense

Rare
make an offense seem less serious
Rare
  • He tried to extenuate his mistake by explaining the situation.Er versuchte, seinen Fehler zu beschönigen, indem er die Situation erklärte.
2.

science

RareUK
make something thinner or less thick
RareUK
verdünnen ausdünnen dünner machen
  • The process was used to extenuate the metal.Der Prozess wurde verwendet, um das Metall zu verdünnen.

Translations of "extenuating" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
milderndadj.

Her extenuating explanation for the mistake was accepted with understanding.

Ihre mildernde Erklärung für den Fehler wurde mit Verständnis angenommen.

Sarah provided extenuating reasons for her absence, calming her worried boss.

Sarah brachte mildernde Gründe für ihre Abwesenheit vor, die ihren besorgten Chef beruhigten.

An extenuating explanation was provided to justify the delay.

Eine mildernde Erklärung wurde vorgebracht, um die Verzögerung zu rechtfertigen.

The extenuating factors behind her actions added depth to the narrative.

Die mildernden Faktoren hinter ihren Handlungen fügten der Erzählung Tiefe hinzu.

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extenuating: Examples and translations in context

An extenuating detail emerged that changed the course of the trial.

Ein milderndes Detail tauchte auf, das den Verlauf des Prozesses veränderte.

She revealed an extenuating detail that shed new light on the situation.

Sie enthüllte ein milderndes Detail, das ein neues Licht auf die Situation warf.

An extenuating factor in his defense was his lack of intent to harm.

Ein mildernder Faktor in seiner Verteidigung war sein fehlender Vorsatz zu schaden.

The extenuating factors were carefully considered before making a final decision.

Die mildernden Faktoren wurden sorgfältig abgewogen, bevor eine endgültige Entscheidung getroffen wurde.

The extenuating reasons she gave softened the impact of her mistake.

Die mildernden Gründe, die sie nannte, milderten die Auswirkungen ihres Fehlers.

Mission outcome acceptable in light of extenuating factors.

Missionsausgang akzeptabel, angesichts mildernder Umstände.

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