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Definition of Soften
1. Verb. Make (images or sounds) soft or softer.
Generic synonyms: Change Intensity
Specialized synonyms: Damp, Dampen, Dull, Muffle, Mute, Tone Down
Antonyms: Sharpen
Specialized synonyms: Damp, Dampen, Dull, Muffle, Mute, Tone Down
Antonyms: Sharpen
2. Verb. Lessen in force or effect. "Break a fall"
Exact synonyms: Break, Damp, Dampen, Weaken
Generic synonyms: Blunt, Deaden
Specialized synonyms: Deafen, Damp, Dampen, Deaden
Derivative terms: Damper, Weakener
Generic synonyms: Blunt, Deaden
Specialized synonyms: Deafen, Damp, Dampen, Deaden
Derivative terms: Damper, Weakener
3. Verb. Give in, as to influence or pressure. "Sam and Sue soften"
4. Verb. Protect from impact. ; "Cushion the blow"
Exact synonyms: Buffer, Cushion
Generic synonyms: Modify
Derivative terms: Buffer, Cushion, Cushioning
Generic synonyms: Modify
Derivative terms: Buffer, Cushion, Cushioning
5. Verb. Make less severe or harsh. "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
6. Verb. Make soft or softer. "This liquid will soften your laundry"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Mellow, Mollify, Macerate
Antonyms: Harden
Derivative terms: Softener, Softening
Specialized synonyms: Mellow, Mollify, Macerate
Antonyms: Harden
Derivative terms: Softener, Softening
7. Verb. Become soft or softer. "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Mellow, Macerate
Antonyms: Harden
Derivative terms: Softening
Specialized synonyms: Mellow, Macerate
Antonyms: Harden
Derivative terms: Softening
Definition of Soften
1. v. t. To make soft or more soft.
2. v. i. To become soft or softened, or less rude, harsh, severe, or obdurate.
Definition of Soften
1. to make soft [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: soft
Lexicographical Neighbors of Soften
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