soften
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Origin of soften
Synonyms for soften
Antonyms for soften
Related Words for soften
mitigate, thaw, abate, relax, modify, ease, lessen, lower, melt, temper, relent, lighten, alleviate, dissolve, diminish, mellow, moderate, cushion, weaken, moistenExamples from the Web for soften
Contemporary Examples of soften
Cover with plastic wrap and allow the dates to soften, about 15 minutes.
But now, facing a tough re-election, Walker is trying to soften his rhetoric.
Russia did not only rely on Ketchum to soften its image in the West.
Indeed, after the end of a relationships, there are many reasons to turn to sex to soften the blow.
There are hints that a behind-the-scenes strategy to soften the blame put on the Portuguese is already underway.
Investigation Into Madeleine McCann Disappearance Reopened in PortugalBarbie Latza Nadeau
October 24, 2013
Historical Examples of soften
"I'll put a rubber bit in his mouth, to soften it," he pumped brokenly.
ThoroughbredsW. A. Fraser
I asked, more to soften the effect of Marvin's brutal remark than anything else.
The UnderdogF. Hopkinson Smith
Enough, you are happy, and I shall be so too, when God pleases to soften this blow.
Night and Morning, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
That it could soften or relent, appeared next to impossible.
Little DorritCharles Dickens
At first indeed he had hoped to soften Benedetta, and throw her into Luigi's arms.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola