The difference between Aggrandize and Mitigate

When used as verbs, aggrandize means to make great, whereas mitigate means to reduce, lessen, or decrease.


check bellow for the other definitions of Aggrandize and Mitigate

  1. Aggrandize as a verb (transitive):

    To make great; to enlarge; to increase.

    Examples:

    "to aggrandize one's authority, distress"

  2. Aggrandize as a verb (transitive):

    To make great or greater in power, rank, honor, or wealth (applied to persons, countries, etc.).

  3. Aggrandize as a verb (transitive):

    To make appear great or greater; to exalt.

  4. Aggrandize as a verb (intransitive, rare):

    To increase or become great.

  1. Mitigate as a verb (transitive):

    To reduce, lessen, or decrease; to make less severe or easier to bear.

  2. Mitigate as a verb (transitive):

    To downplay.