From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The new law was meant to mitigate the people's suffering.
The new law was meant to mitigate the people's suffering.
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mitigate; make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.
Mitigate; make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.