(v) :
to become less rigid or hard; to yield; to dissolve; to melt; to deliquesce; to become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, cruel, or the like; to soften in temper; to become more mild and tender; to feel compassion
(v) :
to become less rigid or hard; to yield; to dissolve; to melt; to deliquesce; to become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, cruel, or the like; to soften in temper; to become more mild and tender; to feel compassion