soften

/sɔfən/ verb
6 letters2 syllables9 points in Scrabble®10 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS7
VERB
1

Lessen in force or effect.

“soften a shock”

2

Make less severe or harsh.

3

Give in, as to influence or pressure.

4

Protect from impact.

5

Become soft or softer.

“The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it”

6

Make (images or sounds) soft or softer.

7

Make soft or softer.

“This liquid will soften your laundry”

WORD FORMS
Related formsoftening
Related formsoftener
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Scrabble®9 points
Words With Friends®10 points
Double word18 points
Triple word27 points
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Starts & ends withS … N
Syllablessof · ten
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SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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