soften - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

become soft or softer

Synonyms

• soften

More generic

• change

Opposite / Antonyms

• harden

More specific

• macerate
• mellow

Verb

make soft or softer

Synonyms

• soften

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

Opposite / Antonyms

• harden

More specific

• macerate
• mellow
• mollify

Related

• soften

Verb

lessen in force or effect

Synonyms

• break
• damp
• dampen
• soften
• weaken

More generic

• blunt
• deaden

More specific

• damp
• dampen
• deaden
• deafen

Verb

make less severe or harsh

Synonyms

• mince
• moderate
• soften

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

Verb

protect from impact

Synonyms

• buffer
• cushion
• soften

More generic

• modify

Verb

make (images or sounds) soft or softer

Synonyms

• soften

More generic

• change intensity

Opposite / Antonyms

• sharpen

More specific

• damp
• dampen
• dull
• muffle
• mute
• tone down

Verb

give in, as to influence or pressure

Synonyms

• relent
• soften
• yield

More specific

• truckle

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