SOFTEN
/ˈsɑfən/
9
Scrabble
10
WWF
S(1) O(1) F(4) T(1) E(1) N(1)
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Definition
/ˈsɑfən/
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.”
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
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