softening

Meanings

• the process of becoming softer;
• "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"
• "he observed the softening of iron by heat"
• make (images or sounds) soft or softer
• lessen in force or effect;
• give in, as to influence or pressure
• protect from impact;
• make less severe or harsh;
• make soft or softer;
• become soft or softer;
• having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

Synonyms

• soften
• dampen
• damp
• weaken
• break
• yield
• relent
• cushion
• buffer
• mince
• moderate
• demulcent
• emollient
• salving

Scrabble Score: 13

softening is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

softening is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

softening is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

softening is a valid Words With Friends word

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