Softening

Synonyms of softening

• relaxing
• easing
• weakening

Antonyms of softening

• hardening
• strengthening
• solidifying

Collocations of softening

softening tone

Frequency: 70 %

She used a softening tone to calm him down.

softening effect

Frequency: 60 %

The medication had a softening effect on her skin.

softening music

Frequency: 50 %

The softening music helped her relax after a long day.

softening agent

Frequency: 45 %

The fabric softener acted as a softening agent in the laundry.

softening butter

Frequency: 35 %

She used softened butter for the cake recipe.

Idiomatic Expressions for softening

• Phrase: softening someone up
  Meaning: to make someone more willing to agree to something by being nice or friendly towards them
  Usage: The salesperson spent some time softening me up before presenting the offer.