Sep 14, 2025
Mitigate
(v.)
mit-i-gate
mi-tə-ˌgāt
Definition:
To diminish in harshness.
Example:
Because he told the truth, the teacher decided to mitigate his punishment.
Stalemate
(n.)
stale-mate
steyl-meyt
Definition:
An impasse; an unresolveable disagreement.
Example:
The leaders found themselves in a stalemate over the trade agreement.
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