ALL meanings of soften
soft·en
S s - verb with object soften to make soft or softer. 1
- verb without object soften to become soft or softer. 1
- intransitive verb soften physically: become softer 1
- intransitive verb soften emotionally: become less harsh 1
- transitive verb soften effect: make less severe 1
- verb soften If you soften something or if it softens, it becomes less hard, stiff, or firm. 0
- verb soften If one thing softens the damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe. 0
- verb soften If you soften your position, if your position softens, or if you soften, you become more sympathetic and less hostile or critical towards someone or something. 0
- verb soften If your voice or expression softens or if you soften it, it becomes much more gentle and friendly. 0
- verb soften If you soften something such as light, a colour, or a sound, you make it less bright or harsh. 0
- verb soften Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch. 0
- verb soften to make or become soft or softer 0
- verb soften to make or become gentler 0
- verb soften (of demand, a market, etc) to weaken 0
- verb soften (of a price) to fall 0
- verb transitive soften to weaken the resistance or opposition of 0