Softens
[sɔ:fənz]
Examples
- It opens the lungs, washes the countenance, exercises the eyes, and softens down the temper,' said Mr. Bumble. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- I judge by your looks, brave sir, that imprisonment will subdue your blood much sooner than it softens this hot wine. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- This softens them and makes them more workable, and it also acts as a preservative. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- This entirely softens the stern sire. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
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