Associations to the word «Soften»
Noun
- Butter
- Sentiment
- Mold
- Reproach
- Sunshine
- Temperature
- Bit
- Endeavor
- Consolation
- Arrogance
- Courtesy
- Boil
- Cheer
- Beauty
- Joint
- Fingertip
- Rug
- Captivity
- Pang
- Gaze
- Kernel
- Paste
- Irritation
- Shrink
- Solvent
- Vegetable
- Wine
- Flexibility
- Cushion
- Meat
- Ligament
- Complexion
- Intercourse
- Lip
- Goodness
- Bread
- Flesh
- Haze
- Liquid
- Hardship
- Indifference
- Face
- Landscape
- Shade
- Bosom
Adjective
Adverb
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
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.