Answer: mitigates

AnswerCrossword Clue
MITIGATESMakes less severe
MITIGATESModerates.
MITIGATESSoftens
mitigatesLessen the gravity of (an offense or mistake)
mitigatesMake less severe, serious, or painful
mitigatesMITIGATE, to make less severe, also MEASE