soften

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Synonyms: often, softer

Antonyms: often, softer

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make something [[soft]] or [[softer]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[undermine]] the [[morale]] of someone (often ''soften up'').
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make less [[harsh]].
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To become soft or softer.
5. {{lb|en|ambitransitive|phonology}} To become or make (a consonant) more [[lenis]], to [[lenite]].
6. {{lb|en|Slavic phonology}} To [[palatalize]].

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