soften
Example Sentences
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Some areas may swell, shrink, or soften more than others when exposed to temperature changes, liquids, or mechanical forces.
From Science Daily
However, noninterest income is likely to soften due to seasonally weaker wealth management activity.
When her fingers were softened, he pushed back the cuticles.
From Literature
Plus, it seemed odd to smile in this grim place, but I tried to soften my expression, and nodded gently at the little face that reminded me of Mawuli as a little kid.
From Literature
Whether that larger thing is God or the Muse or your own unconscious is less important creating what he calls “a place where awareness can soften, presence can arise, and meaningful connections can grow.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
