1. the process or result of becoming mild or less severe
Usage: uncommon; often used in technical or specialized contexts

1. present participle of mild; to make or become mild
Usage: rare as a finite verb form; primarily encountered as a gerund or present participle

Examples

• The milding of the winter weather allowed farmers to begin spring planting earlier.
• After the argument, there was a gradual milding of tensions between the two neighbors.
• The doctor noted a milding of the patient's symptoms over the course of treatment.
• Climate patterns show a milding trend in the northern regions.
• The spice's intensity was reduced through a milding process that involved dilution.