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Definitions of soften
  1. verb
    lessen in force or effect
    "soften a shock"

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  2. verb
    make less severe or harsh

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  3. verb
    give in, as to influence or pressure

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  4. verb
    protect from impact

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  5. verb
    become soft or softer
    "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"
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  6. verb
    make (images or sounds) soft or softer
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  7. verb
    make soft or softer
    "This liquid will soften your laundry"
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Definition that contains soften
  • digest soften or disintegrate, as by undergoing exposure to heat or moisture
  • digest soften or disintegrate by means of chemical action, heat, or moisture
  • mellow soften, make mellow
  • mellow softened through age or experience
  • padded softened by the addition of cushions or padding
  • mellowed softened through age or experience
  • cushioned softened by the addition of cushions or padding
  • cushiony softened by the addition of cushions or padding
  • maceration softening due to soaking or steeping
  • macerate soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result
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