μαλθακίζομαι
From LSJ
χρώμεθα γὰρ πολιτείᾳ οὐ ζηλούσῃ τοὺς τῶν πέλας νόμους → we live under a form of government which does not emulate the institutions of our neighbours
English (LSJ)
Pass.,
A to be softened, of persons, A.Pr.79,952, E.Med.291; of the sun's heat, Gal.17(1).388. II relax, give in, Pl.R.458b, al.; to be a coward, Id.Smp.179d; to be remiss, Id.Ep.317c.