Associations to the word «Soften»
Noun
- Melt
- Hardness
- Rigor
- Bitterness
- Visage
- Gentleness
- Stool
- Tenderness
- Contour
- Ferocity
- Blow
- Tint
- Boiling
- Outline
- Expression
- Stance
- Temper
- Resentment
- Fibre
- Glue
- Affliction
- Sorrow
- Caress
- Skin
- Entreaty
- Wax
- Heart
- Resin
- Flavor
- Texture
- Severity
- Starch
- Glare
- Austerity
- Disposition
- Sweetness
- Grief
- Compassion
- Bowel
- Moisture
- Charm
- Grate
- Rubber
- Refusal
- Anguish
- Biscuit
- Tone
- Kindness
- Wrath
- Censure
- Saliva
- Barrage
- Chew
- Attitude
- Vinegar
- Animosity
- Gleam
- Eloquence
- Scowl
- Crust
- Misfortune
- Bombardment
- Enmity
- Warmth
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
SOFTEN, verb. (transitive) To make something soft or softer.
SOFTEN, verb. (transitive) To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).
SOFTEN, verb. (transitive) To make less harsh
SOFTEN, verb. (intransitive) To become soft or softer
SOFTEN UP, verb. To make softer.
SOFTEN UP, verb. (by extension) (idiomatic) To appease someone in order to make them more receptive to an idea or proposal.
Dictionary definition
SOFTEN, verb. Make (images or sounds) soft or softer.
SOFTEN, verb. Lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall".
SOFTEN, verb. Give in, as to influence or pressure.
SOFTEN, verb. Protect from impact; "cushion the blow".
SOFTEN, verb. Make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears".
SOFTEN, verb. Make soft or softer; "This liquid will soften your laundry".
SOFTEN, verb. Become soft or softer; "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it".
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.