Associations to the word «Extenuating»
Noun
| 1 |
Wiktionary
EXTENUATING, verb. Present participle of extenuate
EXTENUATING, adjective. That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCE, noun. (legal) Any fact that mitigates or lessens a crime
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES, noun. Plural of extenuating circumstance
Dictionary definition
EXTENUATING, adjective. Partially excusing or justifying; "extenuating circumstances".
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.