Phrase Hound found 5 phrases and 9 compound words that contain soften. The most common are listed below. Open soften in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 5
- soften the blowTo reduce the negative impact of something.
- soften the groundTo prepare or create favorable conditions (for something), especially with the intent of improving public acceptance of the forthcoming occurrence.
- soften someone's coughTo completely negate or undermine someone's argument or position on a topic.
- soften upTo make softer.
- soften up the groundAlternative form of soften the ground: To prepare or create favorable conditions (for something), especially with the intent of improving public acceptance of the forthcoming occurrence.
Compound words 9
- softenerOne who, or that which, softens.
- oversoftenTo soften too much; to make too soft.
- presoftenTo soften something in advance or prior to another operation.
- resoftenTo soften again.
- softenableCapable of being softened.
- softenestsecond-person singular simple present indicative of soften
- softeneththird-person singular simple present indicative of soften: To make something soft or softer.
- softenersplural of softener: One who, or that which, softens.
- softeningsplural of softening: present participle and gerund of soften