soften

As verbs the difference between soften and nullify

is that soften is to make something soft or softer while nullify is to make legally invalid.

As verbs the difference between soften and pretend

is that soften is to make something soft or softer while pretend is to claim, allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.

In transitive terms the difference between soften and dampen

is that soften is to make less harsh while dampen is to depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.

In intransitive terms the difference between soften and dampen

is that soften is to become soft or softer while dampen is to become damp; to deaden.

Concern is a related term of soften.

As verbs the difference between concern and soften

is that concern is (label) to relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to while soften is to make something soft or softer.

As a noun concern

is that which affects one's welfare or happiness.

Limit is a related term of soften.

As a noun limit

is limit (restriction).

As a verb soften is

to make something soft or softer.

Temper is a related term of soften.

As verbs the difference between temper and soften

is that temper is to moderate or control while soften is to make something soft or softer.

As a noun temper

is a tendency to be of a certain type of mood.

Restrain is a related term of soften.

In lang=en terms the difference between restrain and soften

is that restrain is   to restrict or limit while soften is to become soft or softer.

As verbs the difference between restrain and soften

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while soften is to make something soft or softer.

Restrict is a related term of soften.

As verbs the difference between restrict and soften

is that restrict is to restrain within bounds; to limit; to confine; as, to restrict worlds to a particular meaning; to restrict a patient to a certain diet while soften is to make something soft or softer.

As an adjective restrict

is (obsolete) restricted.

Allay is a synonym of soften.

In lang=en terms the difference between allay and soften

is that allay is to alleviate; to abate; to mitigate while soften is to become soft or softer.

As verbs the difference between allay and soften

is that allay is to make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm while soften is to make something soft or softer.

As a noun allay

is alleviation; abatement; check.

Lighten is a related term of soften.

In lang=en terms the difference between lighten and soften

is that lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while soften is to become soft or softer.

As verbs the difference between lighten and soften

is that lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while soften is to make something soft or softer.