Both Uses of
extenuating
in
Emma
- It may bring many extenuations.†
Chpt 3.9-10
- — I hope this history of my conduct towards her will be admitted by you and my father as great extenuation of what you saw amiss.†
Chpt 3.13-14 *
Definition:
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(extenuating) lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of