Soften Synonyms and Antonyms

sôfən, sŏfən
To moderate or change a position or course of action as a result of pressure
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. yield
  2. relent
  3. ease off
  4. slacken
  5. cushion
  6. weaken
  7. buffer
To make or become less severe or extreme
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. moderate
  2. mute
  3. qualify
  4. subdue
  5. mince
  6. tame
  7. temper
  8. tone down

Words Related to Soften

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Soften Sentence Examples

  • Mike smiled to soften the words.

  • She tried to think of how she could soften the pain she'd bring him.

  • Grotius hoped that his fame would soften the hostility of his foes, and that his country would recall him to her service.

  • She nudged his chin with her cheek to try to soften his mood.

  • She struck first, not bothering to soften her blows as she might with anyone else.

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