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soften
verbgeneral usecommon/swɐviˈzaɾ/sua·vi·zar
Definition
1To make soft or softer; to make less harsh, intense, hard, or severe.
Usage examples
“The cream helps to soften dry skin.”
“He tried to soften his criticism with more friendly words.”
Common combinations
soften the blowsoften skinsoften the tonesoften edges
Idiomatic expressions
- Soften one's stance. (To become less rigid in one's position.)