1. (verb) make less severe or harsh

• moderate
• soften

1. (noun) food chopped into small bits

• aliment
• alimentation
• nourishment
• nutriment
• nutrition
• sustenance
• victuals

2. (verb) make less severe or harsh

• alter
• change
• modify

3. (verb) walk daintily

• walk

4. (verb) cut into small pieces

• chop
• chop up

1. (verb) make less severe or harsh

• mitigation
• moderation

2. (verb) cut into small pieces

• mincer
• mincing machine