mince (v)
soften (v)
moderate#6 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 32
def make less severe or harsh
examples He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
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Hypernym change, alter, modify
Derivationally related form moderate → moderation
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Derivationally related form moderation → moderate
Hyponym change, alter, modify

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