mitigatory

Definition of Mitigatory in English :

moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Mitigatory

verb

to make or become less severe or harsh; moderate

verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈmitiˌgated or ˈmitiˌgating

1.

to make or become milder, less severe, less rigorous, or less painful; moderate

2.

to operate or work (against)

generally considered a loose or erroneous usage

tr.v. mit·i·gat·ed, mit·i·gat·ing, mit·i·gates

1. To make less severe or intense; moderate or alleviate. See Synonyms at relieve.

2. To make alterations to (land) to make it less polluted or more hospitable to wildlife.