to smooth over
[phrase form: smooth]
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和らげる, 鎮める
to make a situation or relationship less tense by calming emotions, resolving conflicts, etc.
例
They decided to smooth over the conflict by quickly changing the topic.
彼らは話題を素早く変えることで対立を和らげることに決めた。
The manager attempted to smooth over the mistake by offering a quick apology.
