Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given…

Correct answer: Diminish — make or become less.

Definition of mitigate:

1. Make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.

2. Lessen the gravity of (an offence or mistake).

Synonyms: diminish, alleviate, reduce

• Example: The new safety measures helped mitigate the risks.

• Divulge — means 'reveal or disclose information'; it does not mean to reduce severity.

• Dedicate — means 'devote or commit' (time, effort, resources); it does not mean to lessen.

• Denote — means 'indicate or signify'; it does not mean to make something less severe.