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Synonyms of softened
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Verb
1. soften, change intensity
usage:
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
2. dampen, damp, soften, weaken, break, deaden, blunt
usage:
lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall"
3. yield, relent, soften
usage:
give in, as to influence or pressure
4. cushion, buffer, soften, modify
usage:
protect from impact; "cushion the blow"
5. mince, soften, moderate, change, alter, modify
usage:
make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
6. soften, change, alter, modify
usage:
make soft or softer; "This liquid will soften your laundry"
7. soften, change
usage:
become soft or softer; "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"
Adjective
1. softened, modulated (vs. unmodulated)
usage:
toned down
2. dull, muffled, muted, softened, soft (vs. loud)
usage:
being or made softer or less loud or clear; "the dull boom of distant breaking waves"; "muffled drums"; "the muffled noises of the street"; "muted trumpets"
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