Synonyms, softening antonyms, definition Softening

13 synonyms

2 antonyms

9 definitions

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1. softening (Adjective)

3 synonyms

#	Word	Frequency	Number of letters	Number of synonyms
1.	demulcent	0.01	9 letters	12 synonyms
2.	emollient	0.12	9 letters	23 synonyms
3.	salving	0.02	7 letters	6 synonyms

1 definition

softening (Adjective) —

Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

2. softening (Noun)

1 definition

softening (Noun) —	The process of becoming softer 2 examples
	1. ex. "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"
	2. ex. "he observed the softening of iron by heat"

4 types of

#	Word	Number of letters	Number of synonyms
1.	action	6 letters	111 synonyms
2.	activity	8 letters	42 synonyms
3.	natural action	13 letters	3 synonyms
4.	natural process	14 letters	3 synonyms

1 type

#	Word			Number of letters	Number of synonyms
1.	maceration			10 letters	4 synonyms

3. softening (Verb)

10 synonyms

#	Word	Frequency	Number of letters	Number of synonyms
1.	breaking	55	8 letters	98 synonyms
2.	buffering	0.83	9 letters	0 synonyms
3.	cushioning	0.27	10 letters	3 synonyms
4.	dampening	0.43	9 letters	12 synonyms
5.	damping	0.81	7 letters	0 synonyms
6.	mincing	0.22	7 letters	11 synonyms
7.	moderating	0.78	10 letters	14 synonyms
8.	relenting	0.08	9 letters	0 synonyms
9.	weakening	2.51	9 letters	14 synonyms
10.	yielding	2.51	8 letters	93 synonyms

2 antonyms

#	Word			Number of letters	Number of antonyms
1.	hardening			9 letters	1 antonym
2.	sharpening			10 letters	0 antonyms

7 definitions

softening (Verb) —	Make (images or sounds) soft or softer
softening (Verb) —	Lessen in force or effect 1 example
	1. ex. "soften a shock"
softening (Verb) —	Give in, as to influence or pressure
softening (Verb) —	Protect from impact 1 example
	1. ex. "soften the blow"
softening (Verb) —	Make less severe or harsh 1 example
	1. ex. "He softened his tone when the students burst out in tears"
softening (Verb) —	Make soft or softer 1 example
	1. ex. "This liquid will soften your laundry"
softening (Verb) —	Become soft or softer 1 example
	1. ex. "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"

6 types of

#	Word	Number of letters	Number of synonyms
1.	altering	8 letters	9 synonyms
2.	blunting	8 letters	0 synonyms
3.	changing	8 letters	27 synonyms
4.	changing intensity	17 letters	0 synonyms
5.	deadening	9 letters	19 synonyms
6.	modifying	9 letters	0 synonyms

12 types

#	Word	Number of letters	Number of synonyms
1.	dampening	9 letters	12 synonyms
2.	damping	7 letters	0 synonyms
3.	deadening	9 letters	19 synonyms
4.	deafening	9 letters	20 synonyms
5.	dulling	7 letters	0 synonyms
6.	macerating	10 letters	0 synonyms
7.	mellowing	9 letters	2 synonyms
8.	mollifying	10 letters	8 synonyms
9.	muffling	8 letters	0 synonyms
10.	muting	6 letters	0 synonyms
11.	toning down	10 letters	0 synonyms
12.	truckling	9 letters	7 synonyms

Similar words

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With the same beginning

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With the same ending

fastening glistening shortening disheartening threatening enlightening heightening christening tightening unfastening

All synonyms in one line

demulcent, emollient, salving, breaking, buffering, cushioning, dampening, damping, en.synonym.one, mincing, moderating, relenting, weakening, yielding.

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