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softened
verb(soft-en)
to make soft or softer
softened
verb(soft-en)
to weaken the military resistance or the morale of especially by harassment (such as preliminary bombardment) —often used with up
softened
verb(soft-en)
to impair the strength or resistance of —often used with up
softened
phrasal verb(soft-en)
to treat (someone) very well or kindly in order to make that person more likely to help one, give one something, etc.
softened
phrasal verb(soft-en)
to weaken (an enemy) through military attacks

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