Definition of soften

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Soften (v. i.) To become soft or softened, or less rude, harsh, severe, or obdurate..

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Intenerate :: Intenerate (a.) To make tender or sensitive; to soften.
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..
Mollient :: Mollient (a.) Serving to soften; assuaging; emollient.
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..
Gluepot :: Gluepot (n.) A utensil for melting glue, consisting of an inner pot holding the glue, immersed in an outer one containing water which is heated to soften the glue..
Pultaceous :: Pultaceous (a.) Macerated; softened; nearly fluid.
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..
Lithe :: Lithe (a.) To smooth; to soften; to palliate.
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..
Lenify :: Lenify (v. t.) To assuage; to soften; to mitigate; to alleviate.
Softening :: Softening () a. & n. from Soften, v..
Lenitive :: Lenitive (n.) That which softens or mitigates; that which tends to allay passion, excitement, or pain; a palliative..
Relent :: Relent (v. t.) To soften; to dissolve.
Indigested :: Indigested (a.) Not softened by heat, hot water, or steam..
Remollient :: Remollient (a.) Mollifying; softening.
Macerate :: Macerate (v. t.) To soften by steeping in a liquid, with or without heat; to wear away or separate the parts of by steeping; as, to macerate animal or vegetable fiber..
Relent :: Relent (v. i.) To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, cruel, or the like; to soften in temper; to become more mild and tender; to feel compassion..
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..
Demulce :: Demulce (v. t.) To soothe; to mollify; to pacify; to soften.
Sweeten :: Sweeten (a.) To make mild or kind; to soften; as, to sweeten the temper..
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