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softening(adj)

the process of becoming softer

"refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat"

demulcent, emollient, salving, softening(adj)

having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

to diminish the physical strength of

three weeks of being sick in bed had noticeably softened her

to lessen the shock of

had tried to soften the blow of her rejection to his marriage proposal

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