mince in WordNet English dictionary

1. food chopped into small bits
   "a mince of mushrooms"
   mince 
   

1. make less severe or harsh
   "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
   mince  soften  moderate 
   
2. cut into small pieces
   "mince the garlic"
   mince 
   
3. walk daintily
   "She minced down the street"
   mince