attenuate
verbTo reduce the force, intensity, or extent of something.
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nounA mild or indirect expression substituted for one considered harsh or embarrassing.
A mild or indirect expression substituted for one considered harsh or embarrassing
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euphemistically
adverbUsing a milder expression in place of one considered unpleasant or blunt.
In softened language
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mitigate
verbTo reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effect of something.
One word family: also includes mitigation.
Make less severe
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moderate
verbTo make or become less intense, extreme, or severe.
Reduce intensity
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mollify
verbTo calm anger or soften someone's attitude.
palliate
verbTo lessen the severity of a problem without removing its cause.
relent
verbTo become less severe, resistant, or intense.
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