intenerate/ɪnˈtɛnəɹeɪt/EtymologyFrom New Latin intenerātus, perfect passive participle of intenerō (from tener (“tender”)), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).intenerate means to soften; tenderize. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.intenerate is pronounced /ɪnˈtɛnəɹeɪt/.verbTo soften; tenderize.“Fear intenerates the heart.”