Other words for “soften”, grouped by meaning.
We found 10 synonyms for “soften”. The most common are dampen, damp, weaken, break, yield.
verb make (images or sounds) soft or softer
verb lessen in force or effect
verb give in, as to influence or pressure
verb protect from impact
verb make less severe or harsh
verb make soft or softer
verb become soft or softer
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University