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| break |
to soften the impact of. [1/26 definitions] |
| diffuse |
to soften or break up (light), as by reflection from an uneven surface. [1/9 definitions] |
| digest |
to soften or promote the breakdown of a substance, as by chemical action or heat. [1/8 definitions] |
| dubbin |
a mixture of oil and fat used to soften and waterproof leather. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. [2/4 definitions] |
| mince |
to restrain or soften for the sake of courtesy or etiquette. [1/7 definitions] |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; esp. soften or tone down. [1/6 definitions] |
| mollify |
to lessen the rigidity of; soften. [1/3 definitions] |
| mute |
to soften the sound or force of. [1/9 definitions] |
| saddle soap |
a soap, usu. containing neat's-foot oil, used to clean and soften leather. |
| softener |
something that softens, esp. a preparation used in washing to soften fabrics, or a water softener. |
| soft-pedal |
to tone down or soften with the soft pedal on a piano. [1/3 definitions] |
| soft pedal |
a pedal, as on a piano, used to soften musical tones. |
| sweeten |
to make kinder or more pleasant in temperament; soften. [1/5 definitions] |
| tone down |
to make less harsh, loud, or bright; soften. |
| water |
to dilute or soften with, or as if with, water (often fol. by "down"). [1/14 definitions] |
| water softener |
a chemical compound added to hard water to soften it. [2 definitions] |
| zeolite |
a similar silicate that is used to soften water. [1/2 definitions] |
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