ἠπιόω
From LSJ
Ubi idem et maximus et honestissimus amor est, aliquando praestat morte jungi, quam vita distrahi → Where indeed the greatest and most honourable love exists, it is much better to be joined by death, than separated by life.
English (LSJ)
intr.,
A feel easier, ἠπίωσε τῷ σώματι Hp.Epid.5.20 (nisi leg. ἠπίως <εἶχ>ε):—Pass., to be softened, ἠπιοῦσθαι ὑπὸ τῆς μουσικῆς Phld. Mus.p.33 K.: aor. ἠπιώθην Sch.Il.1.146.