tempering Synonyms

annealing modifications reduction reduce reducing qualifying qualification mollify modulation modulate modify modifying modification moderation moderating relaxation season letup normalize weaken weakening vitrifaction toughen toughening temper strengthen strengthening steeping softening slackening moderate mitigation demulsion cornification concession compromise chasten chastening calming blooding balance assuaging anneal alleviate allaying diminishing diminution mitigate mitigating mellowing