1. to make soft, mild or gentle, to soften, soothe, calm , (Hesiod), etc.; πρ. ἕλκος to soothe a raging sore, (Sophocles Tragicus); πρ. τινὰ λόγοις (Aeschulus Tragicus):—;Pass. to become soft or gentle, grow milder , (Herdotus Historicus); of passion, to abate , (Herdotus Historicus) 2. to tame wild animals, (Hesiod) (ML)
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praunō · to calm · Greek
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