mince has definitions from the field of food
1
[ verb ] make less severe or harsh

Synonyms

moderate soften

Examples

"He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"

Used in print

(The Atlanta Constitution...)

But State_Party_Chairman_James_Gray of Albany said no , and he did n't mince any words .

Never given to mincing words , he places heavy blame upon the faulty , uncourageous leadership of Britain and particularly America .

Related terms

change moderation

2
[ verb ] walk daintily

Examples

"She minced down the street"

Related terms

walk

3
[ verb ] cut into small pieces

Examples

"mince the garlic"

Related terms

chop

4
[ noun ] (food) food chopped into small bits

Examples

: "a mince of mushrooms"

Related terms

nutriment

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