Main entry: soften
Definition: become soft or softer
Usage: The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it
Main entry: soften
Definition: make soft or softer
Usage: This liquid will soften your laundry
Main entry: weaken, break, soften, damp, dampen
Definition: lessen in force or effect
Usage: soften a shock; break a fall
Main entry: soften, mince, moderate
Definition: make less severe or harsh
Usage: He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears
Main entry: cushion, buffer, soften
Definition: protect from impact
Usage: cushion the blow
Main entry: soften
Definition: make (images or sounds) soft or softer
Main entry: yield, soften, relent
Definition: give in, as to influence or pressure