gentlerise
verbUK /ˈdʒɛntlraɪz/
US /ˈdʒɛntəlraɪz/
To make something soft and calm instead of rough or hard.
The teacher tried to gentlerise her voice when the children got scared.
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2. To make a rule or punishment less strict and more kind.
The school decided to gentlerise the rules for the youngest students.
3. To make a place or situation quieter and more peaceful.
They added soft lights to gentlerise the busy waiting room.
4. To change a strong flavor or feeling into something milder.
A little milk can gentlerise the taste of strong tea.