Defenition of the word soften
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Defenition of the word soften
- protect from impact; "cushion the blow"
- lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall"
- make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
- become soft or softer; "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"
- make soft or softer; "This liquid will soften your laundry"
- make soft or softer; of images and sounds
- give in, as to influence or pressure
- make (images or sounds) soft or softer
- become soft or softer
- make soft or softer
- lessen in force or effect
- make less severe or harsh
- protect from impact
Synonyms for the word soften
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- allay
- alleviate
- assuage
- become softer
- break
- buffer
- cushion
- damp
- dampen
- diminish
- lessen
- make softer
- mince
- mitigate
- moderate
- reduce
- relax
- relent
- temper
- tone down
- weaken
- yield
Similar words in the soften
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- soften
- softened
- softener
- softener's
- softeners
- softening
- softens
Hyponyms for the word soften
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- damp
- dampen
- deaden
- deafen
- dull
- macerate
- mellow
- mollify
- muffle
- mute
- tone down
- truckle
Hypernyms for the word soften
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- alter
- blunt
- change
- change intensity
- deaden
- modify
Antonyms for the word soften
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- harden
- indurate
- remain firm
- sharpen
- stand
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