n. Stay; stop; delay.v. To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper; to become more mild and tender; to feel compassion.v. To slacken; to abate.v. To lessen, make less severe or fast.v. To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield; to dissolve; to melt; to deliquesce.