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n. - Food chopped into small bits v. - Make less severe or harsh; Cut into small pieces; Walk daintily.

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Usage examples (35)
  • We butcher, grind, chop, grate, mince, and liquify raw ingrediants.
  • mince the garlic
  • A mince of mushrooms
  • World War II, they mince, is the reason we got out of the Great Depression.
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  • The winning cookie recipe instructs bakers to "mince" (finely chopped) one cup of "mints" (mint-flavored candy).
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