mince

nouns

food chopped into small bits

"a mince of mushrooms"

mince

is a type of (narrower)

a source of materials to nourish the body

make less severe or harsh

"He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"

mince, moderate, soften

walk daintily

"She minced down the street"

mince

is a type of (narrower)

use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

"Walk, don't run!"; "We walked instead of driving"; "She walks with a slight limp"; "The patient cannot walk yet"; "Walk over to the cabinet"

cut into small pieces

"mince the garlic"

mince

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

cut into pieces

"Chop wood"; "chop meat"