Soften vs Oversoften - What's the difference?

In lang=en terms the difference between soften and oversoften

is that soften is to become soft or softer while oversoften is to soften too much; to make too soft.

is that soften is to make something soft or softer while oversoften is to soften too much; to make too soft.

(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.

(en verb)

To soften too much; to make too soft.