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Meaning Of Extenuate
v. t.
To make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen
the thickness.
v. t.
To lessen; to palliate; to lessen or weaken the force
of; to diminish the conception of, as crime, guilt, faults, ills,
accusations, etc.; -- opposed to aggravate.
v. t.
To lower or degrade; to detract from.
v. i.
To become thinner; to make excuses; to advance
palliating considerations.