dull vs soften

dull is an adjective but soften is not an adjective.

dull and soften both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dull	No	Yes	Yes	No
soften	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, soften is a hypernym of dull; that is, soften is a word with a broader meaning than dull:

dull: deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
soften: make (images or sounds) soft or softer

dull (adjective)	soften (adjective)
not having a sharp edge or point
emitting or reflecting very little light
lacking in liveliness or animation
not keenly felt
darkened with overcast
(of business) not active or brisk
blunted in responsiveness or sensibility
being or made softer or less loud or clear
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft
(of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

dull (verb)	soften (verb)
become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness	become soft or softer
make less lively or vigorous	make soft or softer
become less interesting or attractive	lessen in force or effect
make dull in appearance	make less severe or harsh
make dull or blunt	protect from impact
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping	make (images or sounds) soft or softer
make numb or insensitive	give in, as to influence or pressure

Difference between dull and soften

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