Mitigate
English Definition
To make something less severe, serious, or painful; to alleviate or lessen the gravity of a situation or condition.
हिंदी अर्थ: कम करना, शांत करना, हल्का करना, तीव्रता घटाना
💡 Memory Trick: Imagine you're stuck in traffic, feeling intense road rage. To 'MITIGATE' (make less severe) your anger, you start chanting 'Mitti Gate, Mitti Gate!' (मिट्टी गेट - 'Mitti' meaning soil/earth in Hindi, 'Gate' as in door). You visualize a 'Mitti Gate' opening, letting all your frustration flow out and grounding you, instantly reducing your stress. The silly sound 'Mitti Gate' helps you remember to 'lessen' or 'reduce' something negative.
📝 Practical Context & Exam Sentence
"The government implemented various measures to mitigate the effects of the recent economic slowdown on small businesses."