Definitions:

1. become soft or softer verb
   • The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it
2. lessen in force or effect verb
   • soften a shock
3. make soft or softer verb
   • This liquid will soften your laundry

Synonyms:

• break
• buffer
• moderate
• yield

NearBy Words:

• softened
• softener
• softening