soften
(verb)
verb
1. make (images or sounds) soft or softer
Definition categories: perception
2. lessen in force or effect
- soften a shock
Similar word(s): break, damp, dampen, weaken
Definition categories: change, blunt, deaden
3. give in, as to influence or pressure
Similar word(s): relent, yield
Definition categories: stative
4. protect from impact
Similar word(s): buffer, cushion
Definition categories: contact, modify
5. make less severe or harsh
Similar word(s): mince, moderate
Definition categories: communication, alter, change, modify
6. make soft or softer
- This liquid will soften your laundry
Definition categories: change, alter, modify
7. become soft or softer
- The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it
Definition categories: change
Sentences with soften as a verb:
- Soften the butter before beating in the sugar.
- Before the invasion, we softened up the enemy with the artillery.
- Having second thoughts, I softened my criticism.
- The butter softened as it warmed up.