Associations to the word «Soften»

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

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King