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to soften

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐbɾɐ̃ˈdaɾ/a·bran·dar

Definition

1

To make something less intense or less hard; to ease.

Usage examples

“The music helped to soften the atmosphere.”
“He tried to soften the argument.”

Common combinations

soften the pacesoften the pain