Mildred is a beautiful name with a rich history.

This curry is milder than the one we had last time.

The damp conditions in the basement mildews the walls.

The damp basement is mildewing due to the lack of ventilation.

The damp basement mildewed the old books.

The old books in the basement were mildewed and had a musty smell.

The rain mildens as the storm passes.

The storm is mildening.

The teacher tried to milden the punishment for the student's mistake.

The spices mildened the flavor of the dish.