atténuer

Definitions of atténuer
  1. verb
    lessen the intensity of or calm
    synonyms: adoucir, apaiser, calmer
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    type of:
    consoler, réconforter
    give moral or emotional strength to
  2. verb
    weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance)
    synonyms: raréfier
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    type of:
    affaiblir, amollir, appauvrir
    lessen the strength of
  3. verb
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
    synonyms: pallier
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    type of:
    s'excuser
    defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
  4. verb
    make dim or lusterless
    synonyms: baisser
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    type of:
    assombrir
    make dark or darker
  5. verb
    deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
    synonyms: adoucir, amortir
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    type of:
    adoucir
    make (images or sounds) soft or softer
  6. verb
    lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
    synonyms: adoucir, soulager
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    type of:
    décharger, lénifier, soulager
    provide physical relief, as from pain
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