ab|mildern
Translation
to mitigate, to soften, to alleviate, to lessen
Examples
Wir müssen die negativen Folgen abmildern.
We have to mitigate the negative consequences.
Die Strafe wurde etwas abgemildert.
The punishment was somewhat mitigated.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((abmildern)) to mitigate sth. The government is trying to mitigate the economic consequences.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lindern, verringern; Antonyms: verschärfen
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away, down) and 'mildern' (to make mild). It literally means to make something milder or less severe.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ab-' as taking the edge off something, making it 'milder'.