softened

/ˈsɑfənd/

IPA: /S AO1 F AH0 N D/

verb

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

adjective

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