verb
become soft or softer"The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"
verb
make soft or softer"This liquid will soften your laundry"
verb
lessen in force or effect"soften a shock"
"break a fall"
"break a fall"
verb
make less severe or harsh"He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
verb
protect from impact"cushion the blow"
verb
make (images or sounds) soft or softerverb
give in, as to influence or pressureAntonime:
(verb) indurate, stand, harden, sharpen
Sinonime:
(verb) break, buffer, cushion, damp, dampen, mince, moderate, relent, weaken, yield