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.

a.

Thin; slender.