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смягча́ться — meaning in English

smyagchatsya

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English meaning

  • relax verb To rest and become free of tension, stress, or worry.
  • relent verb To finally agree to something after initially refusing, or to become less harsh.
  • soften verb To make something soft or softer, or to become soft.

Senses

смягча́ться is used for these senses in English:

  • relax (intransitive, of codes and regulations) To become more lenient.
  • relent (intransitive) To give in or be swayed; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to show clemency.
  • soften (intransitive) To become soft or softer
  • wear off (intransitive) to diminish in effect

relax — full definition

  1. verb To rest and become free of tension, stress, or worry.
  2. verb To become or make something less tight, tense, or severe.

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