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Steep :: Steep (v. t.) To soak in a liquid; to macerate; to extract the essence of by soaking; as, to soften seed by steeping it in water. Often used figuratively..

Softener :: Softener (n.) One who, or that which, softens..

Qualify :: Qualify (v. t.) Hence, to soften; to abate; to diminish; to assuage; to reduce the strength of, as liquors..

Scumble :: Scumble (v. t.) To cover lighty, as a painting, or a drawing, with a thin wash of opaque color, or with color-crayon dust rubbed on with the stump, or to make any similar additions to the work, so as to produce a softened effect..

Soften :: Soften (v. t.) To palliate; to represent as less enormous; as, to soften a fault..

Euphemism :: Euphemism (n.) A figure in which a harts or indelicate word or expression is softened; a way of describing an offensive thing by an inoffensive expression; a mild name for something disagreeable.

Malacissant :: Malacissant (a.) Softening; relaxing.

Stuffy :: Stuffing (n.) A mixture of oil and tallow used in softening and dressing leather.

Lithe :: Lithe (a.) To smooth; to soften; to palliate.

Relent :: Relent (v. t.) To soften; to dissolve.

Touch :: Touch (v. t.) To affect the senses or the sensibility of; to move; to melt; to soften.

Pultaceous :: Pultaceous (a.) Macerated; softened; nearly fluid.

Softened :: Softened (imp. & p. p.) of Softe.

Contemper :: Contemper (v. t.) To modify or temper; to allay; to qualify; to moderate; to soften.

Mollient :: Mollient (a.) Serving to soften; assuaging; emollient.

Softening :: Softening () a. & n. from Soften, v..

Mute :: Mute (n.) A little utensil made of brass, ivory, or other material, so formed that it can be fixed in an erect position on the bridge of a violin, or similar instrument, in order to deaden or soften the tone..

Scumbling :: Scumbling (n.) A mode of obtaining a softened effect, in painting and drawing, by the application of a thin layer of opaque color to the surface of a painting, or part of the surface, which is too bright in color, or which requires harmonizing..

Demulcent :: Demulcent (a.) Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil is demulcent..

Lenient :: Lenient (a.) Relaxing; emollient; softening; assuasive; -- sometimes followed by of.

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