1. Toned down 
2. Being or made softer or less loud or clear
   - dull, muffled, muted

1. Make (images or sounds) soft or softer 
2. Lessen in force or effect
   "soften a shock"
   - dampen, damp, weaken, break 
3. Give in, as to influence or pressure
   - yield, relent 
4. Protect from impact
   - cushion, buffer 
5. Make less severe or harsh
   - mince, moderate 
6. Make soft or softer
   "This liquid will soften your laundry" 
7. Become soft or softer
   "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"

See also: modulated, soft, softener, softening

Type of: alter, blunt, change, change intensity, deaden, modify

Antonym: harden, sharpen

Encyclopedia: Soften

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