softenverb/ɐ.mu.lɨ.ˈkaɾ/lowa·mo·le·carPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo become or make soft or softer; to weaken, to lose firmness.The fruit began to soften in the heat.His resolve softened in the face of adversity.synsoftenweakenrelentanthardenstrengthentoughenCommon collocationssoften with moisturesoften one's heartsoften resistanceEtymologyDerivado de 'mole' + sufixo verbal '-ecar'.Related wordsmoleamolecidoamolecimentoamolecer