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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | action, activity, natural action, natural process |
| Has types | maceration |
| Derivation | soften |
refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit.
he observed the softening of iron by heat.
Examples of softening
softening
The government in Bangladesh has recently shown signs of softening its policies.
From the economist.com
No 10 also said Cameron's remarks did not represent a softening of his position.
From the guardian.co.uk
Papandreou has gradually been softening his stand on the bases in recent months.
From the time.com
They were usually put in these cells for softening up, or for depersonalization.
From the time.com
Today, it's softening its stance a bit with more surfy, but stiff enough rides.
From the denverpost.com
The first trick is softening up the plant to make the cellulose easier to digest.
From the businessweek.com
So with sales softening, are carmakers starting to think about trimming capacity?
From the businessweek.com
With the recent softening in prices, smaller company stocks may offer good value.
From the businessweek.com
Consequently, the US is showing signs of softening its hard stance against Burma.
From the theaustralian.com.au
- Make (images or sounds) soft or softer
- Dampen: lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall"
- Yield: give in, as to influence or pressure
- Cushion: protect from impact; "cushion the blow"
- Mince: make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
- (softened) toned down
- (softened) dull: being or made softer or less loud or clear; "the dull boom of distant breaking waves"; "muffled drums"; "the muffled noises of the street"; "muted trumpets"
- (softening) the process of becoming softer; "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat"
- Su00F8ften is a small Danish town in Jutland, roughly three kilometers south of Hinnerup and just northwest of Aarhus. Su00F8ften has a population of 2,722 (1.January 2014). Archaeological surveys of the area (2), indicate the earliest settlements dates to the Nordic Iron Age.
