Past tense for to chop or cut into very small pieces
“Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and put these in a large bowl with the lemon juice and oil.”
Past tense for to hold back or play down the severity of what one is communicating
“The doctors didn't mince their words and predicted the worst.”
Past tense for to walk in an affected way
“Then they mince towards the soldiers with open arms.”
Past tense for to act or talk with affected nicety
“I love going to bars like these and seeing performers mince around on stage.”
Past tense for to crush or reduce to fine particles
Past tense for to keep under control, especially something that is increasing in intensity or extremity
Past tense for to lift and set down one's foot or one foot after the other
Having been crushed or minced
Synonymous with diced, minced, and finely diced
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