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| soft·en [ sáwfən, sóffən ] (past and past participle soft·ened, present participle soft·en·ing, 3rd person present singular soft·ens) |
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1. make or become less hard: to become soft or softer, or make something soft or softer
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2. be kinder: to become gentler or less harsh, or make something gentler or less harsh
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3. wear somebody down: to make somebody's resolve less firm, or become less firmly resolved
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4. harass enemy: to weaken an enemy's resistance or morale by continuous bombardment, or be weakened in this way
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5. reduce something: to decline, e.g. in price, demand, or economic activity, or make something do this
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