unflintify

/ˌʌnˈflɪntɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make (something) less stubborn or unyielding; to render (something) more tractable or manageable

“The new management strategy aimed to unflintify the team’s resistant attitude towards change.”

2. verb (transitive)

to remove or soften the flinty nature of (something); to make (something) less harsh or unyielding

“The teacher’s kind words and encouragement helped to unflintify the student’s tough exterior.”

3. verb (intransitive)

to become less stubborn or unyielding

“The team slowly began to unflintify as they worked through their issues together.”

Synonyms

  • mollify
  • placate
  • soothe
  • tame
  • temper

Antonyms

  • callous
  • harden
  • indurate
  • inure
  • stiffen