1. to sweeten or make more palatable
Usage: formal; rare
2. to purify or refine by removing harsh or undesirable elements
Usage: formal; rare

Examples

• The chef tried to edulcorate the bitter medicine with honey.
• She attempted to edulcorate her harsh criticism with praise.
• The water treatment plant works to edulcorate the municipal water supply.
• His editor helped edulcorate the manuscript by removing offensive passages.
• The company tried to edulcorate its public image after the scandal.