Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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soften | No | No | Yes | No |
harden | No | No | Yes | No |
soften (verb) | harden (verb) |
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become soft or softer | become hard or harder |
make soft or softer | make hard or harder |
lessen in force or effect | make healthy |
make less severe or harsh | cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate |
protect from impact | harden by reheating and cooling in oil |
make (images or sounds) soft or softer | |
give in, as to influence or pressure |