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Meaning
Verb
●
To make something
soft
or
soft
er.
●
To
undermine
the
morale
of someone (often
soften
up).
●
To make less harsh
●
To become
soft
or
soft
er
●
In Phonology:
To become or make (a
consonant
) more
lenis
, to lenite.
●
To palatalize.
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Antonyms
Harden
Related
Loosen
Lighten
Weaken
Dampen
Thicken
Stiffen
Moisten
Sweeten
Toughen
Melt
Harden
Blacken
Lessen
Whiten
Darken
Smoothen
Soothe
Deform
Dissolve
Neutralize
Tighten
Absorb
Warm
Intensify
Stabilize
Compress
Solidify
Elongate
Remove
Moisturize
Sooth
Flatten
Break
Accentuate
Strengthen
Sharpen
Crush
Bend
Lift
Dry
Hydrate
Smooth
Stretch
Soak
Cool
Polymerize
Brighten
Diminish
Straighten
Disintegrate
Exfoliate
Lubricate
Emulsify
Coat
Swell
Shrink
Penetrate
Stabilise
Shatter
Neutralise
Break Down
Firm Up
Soak Up
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