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soften
verb [I or T] (LESS HARD) /ˈsɒf.ən/
/ˈsɑː.fən/ Definition
(Definition of soften verb (LESS HARD) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Soft and fluffy
Synonyms and related words:
- anneal verb
- as smooth as silk/a baby's bottom idiom
- feathery adjective
- flaccid adjective
- floaty adjective
- foamy adjective
- frothy adjective
- furry adjective
- fuzzy adjective (HAIR/FUR)
- limp adjective
- macerate verb
- satiny adjective
- silken adjective
- softener noun
- spongy adjective
- squashy adjective
- squidgy adjective
- sudsy adjective
- velvet adjective (CLOTH)
- workable adjective (SHAPE)
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