All 3 Uses of
extenuating
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- "I shall bring that forward as an extenuating circumstance," replied Eugenie.†
Chpt 97-98 *
- "Impostor," repeated Villefort; "certainly, madame, you appear to extenuate some cases, and exaggerate others.†
Chpt 99-100
- "There will be extenuating circumstances," he replied.†
Chpt 109-110
Definition:
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(extenuating) lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of