Act vs Soften - What's the difference?

Act is a related term of soften.

is that act is to feign while soften is to become soft or softer.

is that act is to do something while soften is to make something soft or softer.

is (countable) something done, a deed.

(en proper noun)

, a federal territory of Australia.

(en noun)

A certain standardized college admissions test in the United States, originally called the (term).

* (American College Test) SAT , GMAT , MCAT , DAT

(en 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.

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To become soft or softer

The butter softened as it warmed up.