Historical clue formulations

• Soothe — 2021-09-26
• Temper, in a way — 2019-11-23
• Placate — 2016-03-08
• Soften, as fears — 2015-03-31
• Lessen — 2008-02-16
• Temper — 2008-02-01
• Mollify — 2007-03-21
• Soften — 2006-04-08
• Take the edge off — 2005-07-29
• Quiet — 2003-12-27
• Salve — 2003-08-07
• Mollify — 2001-03-11
• Relieve — 1995-10-21