How to Pronounce Extenuating

To pronounce "extenuating", say EXT-en-uat-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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EXT-en-uat-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “extenuating”

"extenuating" has 4 syllables: ext-en-uat-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does extenuating mean?

verb

  1. To lessen; to palliate; to lessen or weaken the force of; to diminish the conception of, as crime, guilt, faults, ills, accusations, etc.
  2. To make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen the thickness.

adjective

  1. That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse.

Synonyms

mitigate

Antonyms

aggravate

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Words that rhyme with extenuating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

exculpatorymitigatingmitigationparticularspecificextraordinarysmoothingattenuating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extenuating"?▾

"Extenuating" has 4 syllables: ext · en · uat · ing.

What does "extenuating" mean?▾

Extenuating: To lessen; to palliate; to lessen or weaken the force of; to diminish the conception of, as crime, guilt, faults, ills, accusations, etc.

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