Softening
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Softening
verb
- To make something soft or softer.
"Soften the butter before beating in the sugar."
- To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).
"Before the invasion, we softened up the enemy with the artillery."
- To make less harsh
"Having second thoughts, I softened my criticism."
- To become soft or softer
"The butter softened as it warmed up."
Anagrams of Softening
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