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cauterize
cauterize
verb
Definition of CAUTERIZE
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling <time had cauterized his bitterness, and he was willing to let bygones be bygones>
Related Words muffle, mute, tone (down); decrease, diminish, lessen, let up (on), lower, reduce, subdue; debilitate, enfeeble, weaken; dwindle, recede, subside, taper (off), wane; alleviate, ease, lighten; abate, moderate
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