soften

verbs

make (images or sounds) soft or softer

soften

antonym

is a type of (narrower)

increase or decrease in intensity

lessen in force or effect

"soften a shock"; "break a fall"

break, damp, dampen, soften, weaken

give in, as to influence or pressure

relent, soften, yield

protect from impact

"cushion the blow"

buffer, cushion, soften

make less severe or harsh

"He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"

mince, moderate, soften

make soft or softer

"This liquid will soften your laundry"

soften

is derived from

is derived from

antonym

is a type of (narrower)

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

"The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

causes

become soft or softer

"The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"

become soft or softer

"The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"

soften

is derived from

antonym

is a type of (narrower)

undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

"She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"