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An act or process of making something softer
“Softening the harsh edges of the painting brought a delicate and gentle quality to the overall artwork.”
The action of making something less extreme, intense, or violent
Soaking or marinading food to soften and enhance flavor
A nicer word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt
A statement or assertion that makes another less absolute
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin
That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse
Causing a loss of force, vitality, or enthusiasm
Having a gently calming effect
Tending to melt, or in the process of being melted
Serving to alleviate pain or suffering
Present participle for to make or become physically soft or softer
“Braising and stewing dissolve the connective tissues and soften the meat by prolonged heating.”
Present participle for to make or become less harsh or severe
“He hadn't even bothered to attempt to soften his words. His lack of consideration for her feelings left Lexie cold.”
Present participle for to subside or become less intense
“I knew that if I could get back on the yoga mat and move, some of the pain would soften, and my mood would lift.”
Present participle for to cause to become physically weaker
“This diplomatic illness would soften her heart and, each time, she would pay.”
Present participle for to represent or estimate at less than the true value or importance
Present participle for to make or become liquefied by heat
Present participle for to soften or be softened, especially by soaking
Present participle for to make a strong, lasting, or favorable impression on
Present participle for to become (more) pale or white in color or complexion
Present participle for to flatter someone in an attempt to persuade them
Present participle for to yield or lose one's resolve
Present participle for to make or become friendlier or more cordial
Present participle for to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a particular use or situation
Present participle for to make something, typically meat, more tender
Present participle for to soften, especially by kneading with the hands
Present participle for to impede the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously
Present participle for to cajole or convince someone with flattery
Present participle for to sadden or be saddened by
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