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
run scared
to behave as if one were going to fail or lose
The politician has been running scared in his attempt to win re-election.