Word: soften
Phonetic:
/ˈsɑfən/
Listen:
To make something soft or softer. Example: Soften the butter before beating in the sugar.
To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up). Example: Before the invasion, we softened up the enemy with the artillery.
To make less harsh Example: Having second thoughts, I softened my criticism.
To become soft or softer Example: The butter softened as it warmed up.
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