soften
verb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:He tried to soften the blow of his letdown by explaining the situation clearly.
Definition:to mitigate the effect or impact of something negative or unpleasant
From soften the blow
Example:She used a softer tone to communicate her concerns to her children.
Definition:a less harsh or more gentle tone of voice
From softer tone
Example:First, you need to soften the dough by adding enough water.
Definition:to make dough more pliable for kneading or shaping
From soften the dough
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