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
Composed of 'ab-' (off, down) and 'mildern' (to make mild). The idea is to reduce the intensity of something.
Memory Tips
Visualize 'ab-' as peeling away the harsh parts to make something 'milder'.