Synonyms for softening
soft·en·ing

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1. softeningadjective

   the process of becoming softer

   "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat"

   Antonyms:
   hard

2. demulcent, emollient, salving, softeningadjective

   having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

   Synonyms:
   emollient, salving, demulcent

   Antonyms:
   hard

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1. softeningadjective

   Synonyms:
   demulcent, lenient, assuasive, emollient, relaxing, mollient, mollifying

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1. List of paraphrases for "softening":

   sweetening, relaxation, easing, weakening

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1. Bill Adams:

   The labor market is softening, but the change is so far gradual.

2. Hannah Jones:

   Pent-up housing demand is evident with every gain in affordability, whether it be softening prices or lower mortgage rates, as the prime spring buying season takes off, buyers will be looking for well-priced, ready-to-move-in homes.

3. Patty Sheehan:

   They did not die in vain because of what is happening right now, if you are softening your hearts, and there has been a change of heart, thank you.

4. Yang Hai:

   The U.S. raising rates would trigger fresh fears of capital flight, so leaving the rates unchanged is positive, though mildly, regulators' softening stance in the clean-up of illegal margin financing is also market-soothing. The market had expected an end-September deadline, but obviously, it's not the case.

5. Rachel Kyte:

   Lots of those pieces are now more in place than they have ever been, but everything is cyclical, and now we are starting to see a little bit of softening in demand from developing countries because of oil.