Tenderize vs Soften - What's the difference?

In lang=en terms the difference between tenderize and soften

is that tenderize is to make (something, especially meat) tender while soften is to become soft or softer.

is that tenderize is to make (something, especially meat) tender while soften is to make something soft or softer.

(tenderiz)

To make (something, especially meat) tender.

(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.