soften the blow

Verb

Meaning

soften the blow (third-person singular simple present softens the blow, present participle softening the blow, simple past and past participle softened the blow)

(figuratively) To reduce the negative impact of something.
Synonym: cushion the blow

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique of what really went on. Paula Abdul

By helping the hardest-hit countries, all countries can soften the blow they will experience from the looming global meltdown. Source: Internet

Fortunately for the studio, they do have surefire smash on the way in May to soften the blow a bit. Source: Internet

A Canadian non-profit and the Canadian-supported Asian Development Bank helped soften the blow of villagers in Vietnam who were forcefully relocated to make way for a dam. Source: Internet

It’s a reflex, really, like a hand reaching out to soften the blow when you stumble. Source: Internet

And only we humans can soften the blow. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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