| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| mitigates | Lessen the gravity of (an offense or mistake) |
| mitigating | Lessen the gravity of (an offense or mistake) |
| mitigated | Lessen the gravity of (an offense or mistake) |
| palliates | Disguise the seriousness or gravity of (an offense) |
| palliating | Disguise the seriousness or gravity of (an offense) |
| palliated | Disguise the seriousness or gravity of (an offense) |
