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Synonyms
soft·en (sốfən, sŏf́ən)

verb: -ened, -en·ing, -ens. 

transitive verb 

  1. To make soft or softer.
  2. To undermine or reduce the strength, morale, or resistance of.
  3. To make less harsh, strident, or critical: softened the last paragraph of the letter.

intransitive verb 

To become soft or softer.

derivatives

soft́en·er
noun