Antonyms for soften

Antonyms for (verb) soften

Main entry: yield, soften, relent

Definition: give in, as to influence or pressure

Antonyms: stand, remain firm

Definition: hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

Main entry: soften

Definition: become soft or softer

Usage: The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it

Antonyms: indurate, harden

Definition: become hard or harder

Main entry: soften

Definition: make soft or softer

Usage: This liquid will soften your laundry

Antonyms: harden, indurate

Definition: make hard or harder

Main entry: soften

Definition: make (images or sounds) soft or softer

Antonyms: sharpen

Definition: make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper