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Definitions

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softening
1. n. The process of making something soft.
2. n. The process of becoming soft.
soften
1. v. To make something soft or softer.
Soften the butter before beating in the sugar.
2. v. To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).
Before the invasion, we softened up the enemy with the artillery.
3. v. To make less harsh
Having second thoughts, I softened my criticism.
4. v. (intransitive) To become soft or softer
The butter softened as it warmed up.

Example Sentences

No softening of internal laws is permitted.

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