soften   (Sound)

The verb soften has 7 senses

• soften -- (make (images or sounds) soft or softer)


• dampen, damp, soften, weaken, break -- (lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall")


• yield, relent, soften -- (give in, as to influence or pressure)


• cushion, buffer, soften -- (protect from impact; "cushion the blow")


• mince, soften, moderate -- (make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears")


• soften -- (make soft or softer; "This liquid will soften your laundry")


• soften -- (become soft or softer; "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it")