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Attenuate vs. Extenuate
attenuate
Definition
reduced in strength
Examples
Physical therapy attenuates the effects of his heart attack.
extenuate
Definition
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
Examples
The circumstances extenuate the crime
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