to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
薬を飲んで痛みが和らいだ。
The pain eased after taking the medicine.
春の日差しで寒さが和らぐ。
The cold softens with the spring sunshine.
温かいお茶を飲むと気持ちが和らいでくる。
Drinking warm tea gradually calms the mind.