(1):

(a.) Made less harsh or burdensome; alleviated.

(2):

(v. t.) Technically, to make smooth by rubbing in a moist condition between hard surfaces, as in grinding pigments.

(3):

(v. t.) To make smooth in various senses

(4):

(v. t.) To free from grit; to reduce to an impalpable powder or paste.

(5):

(v. t.) To mix thoroughly, as liquids or semiliquids.

(6):

(v. t.) To polish.

(7):

(a.) Made smooth, as if polished.

(8):

(v. t.) To make smooth in action.