Definition of soften

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Soften (v. t.) To make less harsh, less rude, less offensive, or less violent, or to render of an opposite quality..

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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..
Softner :: Softner (n.) See Softener.
Pultaceous :: Pultaceous (a.) Macerated; softened; nearly fluid.
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.
Humanize :: Humanize (v. t.) To render human or humane; to soften; to make gentle by overcoming cruel dispositions and rude habits; to refine or civilize.
Soften :: Soften (v. t.) To make less harsh or grating, or of a quality the opposite; as, to soften the voice..
Softening :: Softening () a. & n. from Soften, v..
Qualify :: Qualify (v. t.) Hence, to soften; to abate; to diminish; to assuage; to reduce the strength of, as liquors..
Softening :: Softening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Softe.
Digester :: Digester (n.) A strong closed vessel, in which bones or other substances may be subjected, usually in water or other liquid, to a temperature above that of boiling, in order to soften them..
Attemper :: Attemper (v. t.) To soften, mollify, or moderate; to soothe; to temper; as, to attemper rigid justice with clemency..
Softener :: Softener (n.) One who, or that which, softens..
Lenify :: Lenify (v. t.) To assuage; to soften; to mitigate; to alleviate.
Malacissant :: Malacissant (a.) Softening; relaxing.
Mollify :: Mollify (v. t.) To soften; to make tender; to reduce the hardness, harshness, or asperity of; to qualify; as, to mollify the ground..
Sweeten :: Sweeten (a.) To soften to the eye; to make delicate.
Intenerate :: Intenerate (a.) To make tender or sensitive; to soften.
Lenitive :: Lenitive (a.) Having the quality of softening or mitigating, as pain or acrimony; assuasive; emollient..
Litotes :: Litotes (n.) A diminution or softening of statement for the sake of avoiding censure or increasing the effect by contrast with the moderation shown in the form of expression; as, a citizen of no mean city, that is, of an illustrious city..
Remollient :: Remollient (a.) Mollifying; softening.
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