pehmennys — meaning in English

English meaning

• hedge noun A row of closely planted bushes or shrubs forming a barrier or boundary.
• softening noun The process of becoming, or making something, less hard, harsh, or severe.

Senses

pehmennys is used for these senses in English:

• hedge (linguistics, especially, applied linguistics, and, pragmatics) A noncommittal or intentionally ambiguous statement.
• softening The process of making something soft.

hedge — full definition

1. noun A row of closely planted bushes or shrubs forming a barrier or boundary.
2. noun A financial move made to reduce or offset the risk of a loss elsewhere.
3. noun A vague or noncommittal statement made to avoid being pinned down.
4. verb To avoid giving a straight answer or firm commitment.

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