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thaw

verb [I] (BECOME FRIENDLY)
 
 
/θɔː/ US  /θɑː/

Definition

to become friendlier or more relaxed: The report shows that relations between the two enemies may be thawing.Calming and relaxing
(Definition of thaw verb (BECOME FRIENDLY) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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