mince-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: MINCE WORDS: make less severe or harsh; talk around something

Commentary: Is: MINCE WORDS

Examples:
Let's not mince words here, Tom.
Sometimes it pays to mince words when dealing with a new client.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: Walk daintily.

Examples:
She found it offensive that someone would say that she minced.
John minced across the stage.

Mappings:
VerbNet: run-51.3.2
FrameNet: Self_motion
PropBank: mince.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: Cut into small pieces or as if into small pieces, possibly with the effect of destroying.

Examples:
Carol minced the garlic for the stew.
The class minced his argument until there was nothing left.
The machine minces ice so drinks cool faster.

Mappings:
VerbNet: carve-21.2-1
FrameNet: Cutting
PropBank: mince.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3