Question

The purpose of the psychiatrist is to mitigate the suffering of the patient.
Which among the given options is the meaning of 'MITIGATE' as used in the context?
a. make milder
b. beautify
c. increase
d. banish

Answer 1

Answer:

to cause to become less harsh or hostile

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: The correct option is A. make milder

The word among the given option which is related to mitigate from the context is "make milder".

Explanation:

• The meaning of the word mitigate is to make less severe or serious or painful.
• A medical doctor (an M.D. or D.O.) who specializes in mental health, particularly the treatment of substance use disorders is called a psychiatrist.
• Psychological issues can have both mental and physical manifestations, and psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat both.
• Since a doctor's duty is to reduce the suffering of their patient therefore the psychiatrist also a doctor was also mitigating the suffering of their patient.
• The patient may be suffering from mental stress or pain.

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