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softening
/ˈsɔfənɪŋ/ · 9 letters · 8 distinct letters
- noun
the process of becoming softer
refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit
- adjective
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
- verb
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
- verb
lessen in force or effect
soften a shock
- verb
give in, as to influence or pressure