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. William Schaffner:

   The vaccine is not perfect, but give the vaccine credit for softening the blow.

2. President Juan Manuel Santos:

   This must not from any point of view, be seen as a softening of our policy against narco-trafficking, on the contrary, I have given instructions to both the Defense Ministry, police and prosecutor to intensify our work against other parts of the chain, which could even be more effective.

3. Angus Gluskie:

   The most notable influence on markets recently has been the quarterly reporting in the U.S, which has shown a softening of outcomes relative to expectations, investors remain cautious on the Chinese outlook notwithstanding the uptick in a small number of indicators.

4. Hannah Jones:

   Potential buyers continue to face elevated mortgage rates and home prices, making buying less accessible than a year ago, however, home prices continue to show signs of softening, a welcomed development for buyers. This week’s rate also creates an opportunity for potential buyers to dive in while rates are slightly lower. Pent-up housing demand is evident with every gain in affordability, whether it be softening prices or lower mortgage rates.

5. Michael Wittner at Societe Generale:

   There seems to be a softening of the position by Russia and Iraq, so they may be willing to entertain the notion, but Iran seems to be holding to their line that they want to increase as they come back from sanctions.