| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SOFTEBLOW | Make bad news more bearable |
| SUGARCOAT | Make more palatable, as bad news |
| SOFTENTHEBLOW | Make bad news easier to take |
| SOFTENTHEBLOW | Make bad news easier to hear |
| GENTLER | More sensitive about breaking bad news |
| AMELIORATE | Make more bearable |
