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soften

/ˈsɒfn/verb

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नरम करना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [I, T]

    to become, or to make something, softer; to become or to make somebody or something kinder, less severe

    नरम करना

    • soften the blow
    • A gentle smile can soften even the sternest face.

    Synonyms ease cushion moderate relax

    Opposite harden

≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

ease cushion moderate relax

Antonyms

harden

“Collocations, idioms and sayings

Soften the blow (make bad news less painful); pronunciation: soften /ˈsɒfn/, silent t.

Idiom 'soften the blow' (बुरी ख़बर का दर्द कम करना); pronunciation में soften /ˈsɒfn/, silent t।