v.
1.make (images or sounds) soft or softer
2.lessen in force or effect
3.give in, as to influence or pressure
4.protect from impact
5.make less severe or harsh
6.make soft or softer
7.become soft or softer
Idiom of the Day
Johnny-on-the-spot
someone who is at the right place when needed or is right on time
The caretaker is always Johnny-on-the-spot. Just when we need him he arrives.