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Synonyms of soften

5 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for soften is mollify. Other synonyms of soften are subdue, temper, emolliate and tenderize. The opposite of soften is harden.

Synonyms and similar words for soften

verbTo make less harsh.

  • subdue
  • temperTo mingle in due proportion; to prepare by combining; to modify, as by adding some new element; to qualify, as by an...

verbMore synonyms

  • emolliateTo soften (e.g. pain), or to render effeminate.
  • mollifyTo soften; to make tender.
  • tenderizeTo make (something, especially meat) tender.

Opposite of soften

verbMore antonyms

Meaning of soften

  1. verb To make something soft or softer.
  2. verb To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).
  3. verb To make less harsh.

Full definition of soften

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Questions about synonyms of soften

What is another word for soften?
Soften has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mollify, subdue, temper, emolliate and tenderize.
What is the opposite of soften?
The opposite of soften is harden.
What does soften mean?
Soften means to make something soft or softer.

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