Definition of soften

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Soften (v. t.) To render less hard; -- said of matter.

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Tubercle :: Tubercle (n.) A small mass or aggregation of morbid matter; especially, the deposit which accompanies scrofula or phthisis. This is composed of a hard, grayish, or yellowish, translucent or opaque matter, which gradually softens, and excites suppuration in its vicinity. It is most frequently found in the lungs, causing consumption..
Demulce :: Demulce (v. t.) To soothe; to mollify; to pacify; to soften.
Malacissant :: Malacissant (a.) Softening; relaxing.
Pultaceous :: Pultaceous (a.) Macerated; softened; nearly fluid.
Contemper :: Contemper (v. t.) To modify or temper; to allay; to qualify; to moderate; to soften.
Gluepot :: Gluepot (n.) A utensil for melting glue, consisting of an inner pot holding the glue, immersed in an outer one containing water which is heated to soften the glue..
Moisten :: Moisten (v. t.) To soften by making moist; to make tender.
Unsteel :: Unsteel (v. t.) To disarm; to soften.
Sweeten :: Sweeten (a.) To make mild or kind; to soften; as, to sweeten the temper..
Stuffy :: Stuffing (n.) A mixture of oil and tallow used in softening and dressing leather.
Mellow :: Mellow (superl.) Well matured; softened by years; genial; jovial.
Mouille :: Mouille (a.) Applied to certain consonants having a liquid or softened sound; e.g., in French, l or ll and gn (like the lli in million and ni in minion); in Italian, gl and gn; in Spanish, ll and –; in Portuguese, lh and nh..
Melt :: Melt (v. i.) Hence: To be softened; to become tender, mild, or gentle; also, to be weakened or subdued, as by fear..
Humanize :: Humanize (v. t.) To render human or humane; to soften; to make gentle by overcoming cruel dispositions and rude habits; to refine or civilize.
Lithe :: Lithe (a.) To smooth; to soften; to palliate.
Intenerate :: Intenerate (a.) Made tender or soft; softened.
Euphemism :: Euphemism (n.) A figure in which a harts or indelicate word or expression is softened; a way of describing an offensive thing by an inoffensive expression; a mild name for something disagreeable.
Attemper :: Attemper (v. t.) To soften, mollify, or moderate; to soothe; to temper; as, to attemper rigid justice with clemency..
Dissolve :: Dissolve (v. t.) To convert into a liquid by means of heat, moisture, etc.,; to melt; to liquefy; to soften..
Softner :: Softner (n.) See Softener.
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