Word of the Day

attenuate

[uh-ten-yoo-ayt]

verb:

to weaken or reduce in force, intensity, effect, quantity, or value

Explanation

Having a busy week? A funny movie can attenuate some of the stress by making your worries feel less intense. Attenuate comes from a Latin term meaning "to make thin." Whether it's literal or figurative, something attenuated is weakened or reduced.

Example: A heartfelt apology helped attenuate her anger after their disagreement.

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