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soften

verb
  1. become soft or softer
    “The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it”
  2. make soft or softer
    “This liquid will soften your laundry”
  3. lessen in force or effect
    “soften a shock”
    break
  4. make less severe or harsh
    moderate
  5. protect from impact
    buffer
  6. make (images or sounds) soft or softer
  7. give in, as to influence or pressure
    yield