Looking for the meaning of the word EXTENUATIONS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EXTENUATIONS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Extenuation
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪkstɛnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛkstɛnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action of lessening the seriousness of guilt or an offence
Short Definition:action of lessening seriousness of guilt or offence
Examples:- no plea could be urged in extenuation of their crime
- he's always ready with extenuations and disclaimers
Definition:
the process of making someone or something thin
Short Definition:process of making someone or something thin
Examples:- his long wings beat slow, steady beats, as if accentuating the extenuation of the bird
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