Downplayed
Softened and downplayed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Softened" instead a verb "Downplayed".
Nearby Word: downplaying
Softened
Softened adjective - Lacking bodily strength.
Downplayed and softened are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downplayed" instead a verb "Softened".
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This was downplayed and eventually forgotten by the later seasons.note Mostly because Carl and especially Laura's negative feelings towards Steve gradually softened after he moved in with them.
Source: Series / Family Matters
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