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Humanize

To render human or humane; to soften; to make gentle by overcoming cruel dispositions and rude habits; to refine or civilize.

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Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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Ambulatory adjective · 78% connection

Not yet fixed legally, or settled past alteration; alterable; as, the dispositions of a will are ambulatory until the death of the tes…

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Attitude noun · 78% connection

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways; "he had the attitude that wo…

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Beating noun · 78% connection

the act of overcoming or outdoing

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Bloody adjective · 78% connection

Given, or tending, to the shedding of blood; having a cruel, savage disposition; murderous; cruel.

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Boost verb · 78% connection

To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making adva…

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Civilized imp. & p. p. · 78% connection

of Civilize

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Civilizer noun · 78% connection

One who, or that which, civilizes or tends to civilize.

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Civilizing p. pr. & vb. n. · 78% connection

of Civilize

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Compassion noun · 78% connection

the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

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Conquer verb · 78% connection

To gain or obtain, overcoming obstacles in the way; to win; as, to conquer freedom; to conquer a peace.

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Conquest noun · 78% connection

The act or process of conquering, or acquiring by force; the act of overcoming or subduing opposition by force, whether physical or mo…

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Cultivate verb · 78% connection

To improve by labor, care, or study; to impart culture to; to civilize; to refine.

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Digest verb · 78% connection

To soften by heat and moisture; to expose to a gentle heat in a boiler or matrass, as a preparation for chemical operations.

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Dissembler noun · 78% connection

One who dissembles; one who conceals his opinions or dispositions under a false appearance; a hypocrite.

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Emolliate adjective · 78% connection

To soften; to render effeminate.

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Evil-minded adjective · 78% connection

Having evil dispositions or intentions; disposed to mischief or sin; malicious; malignant; wicked.

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Gent adjective · 78% connection

Gentle; noble; of gentle birth.

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Gentle superl. · 78% connection

Quiet and refined in manners; not rough, harsh, or stern; mild; meek; bland; amiable; tender; as, a gentle nature, temper, or disposit…

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