softening

Speech parts

1. softening - Noun

2. softening - Verb

4. softening - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

of Soften

a. & n. from Soften, v.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

emollient demulcent salving break reduction relief yield moderate ease relieve alleviate weaken weakening mitigate diminishing

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Antonyms

increasing remaining aggravation hard fighting standing

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Hypernyms

action activity natural action natural process

Hyponyms

maceration

Phrases with the word

fabric-softening softening agent softening the water water softening installation water softening system softening temperature

Examples

refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit Source: Internet

he observed the softening of iron by heat Source: Internet

A burst of air is sent up from the bottom of the pool just before landing to break up the surface tension of the water, thus softening the impact of the landing. Source: Internet

Additionally, water softening reduces detergents and excess waste resulting in an annual water savings equivalent to 5,000 homes. Source: Internet

Although the Karelian Isthmus front was less active in January than in December, the Soviets began increasing bombardments, wearing down the defenders and softening their fortifications. Source: Internet

Blake (1967), pp. 42–43; Bradford, p. 25; Hibbert, p. 25; Kuhn, p. 56; and Ridley, p. 48 In later editions Disraeli made many changes, softening his satire, but the damage to his reputation proved long-lasting. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

softenable softened softener softening agent softening temperature softening the water