Definition Dictionary

To become less intense or severe.

To make a difficulty, burden, or discomfort less severe.

To criticize or reprimand severely.

Severe or extreme in action, effect, or extent.

To scrape or wear away skin; also to criticize severely.

A less strict or severe approach to rules or punishment.

Less strict or severe in judgment, discipline, or enforcement.

To make or become less intense, extreme, or severe.

To continue in an action or remain in existence despite difficulty or the passage of time.

To become less severe, resistant, or intense.

Very thorough, exacting, or strictly applied.

A severe criticism or a restrictive rule.