What is "extenuation" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "extenuation": a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances

Noun

Meaning of "extenuation": to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious

Noun

Synonyms:

explanation, justification, apology, vindication, diminution, abatement, mitigation,

Antonyms:

indictment, charge,