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1. Affectedly dainty or refined
   "They noticed the disappearance of the ascorbic acid in raw cabbage after mincing or chopping"
   - dainty, niminy-piminy, prim, twee [Brit]

1. Make less severe or harsh
   - soften, moderate
    
2. Walk daintily
   "She minced down the street"
    
3. Cut into small pieces
   "mince the garlic"

See also: mincer, mincingly, refined

Type of: alter, change, chop, chop up, modify, walk

Encyclopedia: Mince