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Soften — synonyms, soften antonyms, definition
1. soften (Verb)
99 synonyms
abate affect allay alleviate appease assuage bend benumb blunt break buffer calm compose content cripple cushion damp dampen deaden decrease • • •
2 antonyms
harden sharpen
7 definitions
soften (Verb) — Make (images or sounds) soft or softer.
soften (Verb) — Lessen in force or effect.
ex. "soften a shock"
soften (Verb) — Give in, as to influence or pressure.
soften (Verb) — Protect from impact.
ex. "soften the blow"
soften (Verb) — Make less severe or harsh.
ex. "He softened his tone when the students burst out in tears"
soften (Verb) — Make soft or softer.
ex. "This liquid will soften your laundry"
soften (Verb) — Become soft or softer.
ex. "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"
6 types of
alter blunt change change intensity deaden modify
12 types
damp dampen deaden deafen dull macerate mellow mollify muffle mute tone down truckle