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
in retrospect
thinking about the past with the knowledge that one now has
In retrospect, I would have handled the conflict with my friend very differently.