MINCING Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word mincing. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| extenuate | verbv | |||||
verb • lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of | ||||||
| palliate | verbv | |||||
verb • lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of • provide physical relief, as from pain | ||||||
| weaken | verbv | |||||
verb • lessen the strength of • become weaker • destroy property or hinder normal operations • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of • lessen in force or effect | ||||||
| moderate | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme noun • a person who takes a position in the political center adjective satellite • not extreme • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes verb • preside over • make less fast or intense • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • make less severe or harsh • make less strong or intense; soften • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else | ||||||
| soften | verbv | |||||
verb • make (images or sounds) soft or softer • lessen in force or effect • give in, as to influence or pressure • protect from impact • make less severe or harsh • make soft or softer • become soft or softer | ||||||
