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Attenuate vs. Extenuate

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attenuate
Definition

reduced in strength

Examples

Physical therapy attenuates the effects of his heart attack.

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extenuate
Definition

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

Examples

The circumstances extenuate the crime