· food chopped into small bits; "a mince of mushrooms"

Hypernym(s): nutriment, nourishment, nutrition, sustenance, aliment, alimentation, victuals

· make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"

Synonym(s): soften, moderate

Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify

· walk daintily; "She minced down the street"

Hypernym(s): walk

· cut into small pieces; "mince the garlic"

Hypernym(s): chop, chop_up