softening in a sentence
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Definition
Softening: the process or effect of making something less harsh or severe, often leading to a gentler or more compassionate state.
Crossword clues for softening
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "softening".
- Making something less harsh or severe.
- Process of becoming gentler or milder.
- Reducing intensity or severity of a situation.
- Transforming harshness into gentleness.
- Easing a tough or rigid stance.
Softening sentence examples
- The gentle rain was a softening balm for the parched earth.
- Her kind words had a softening effect on his hardened demeanor.
- The therapist recommended softening the approach to difficult conversations.
- In cooking, softening butter at room temperature helps it blend more easily.
- The new policies aimed at the softening of the harsh penalties for minor offenses.