milden

verb

mild·​en
ˈmīldən
-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

: to make mild or milder
did what little they could to milden their evil governmentsForeign Affairs

intransitive verb

: to become mild or milder
if the weather mildens, the river will thaw

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“Milden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milden. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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