Easing and Softening

Easing

Easing noun - The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance).

Softening and easing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Softening" instead the word "Easing" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: ease, eased

Softening

Softening noun - The process of becoming softer.
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Synonyms for Softening

Easing and softening are semantically related. You can use "Easing" instead the word "Softening" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: soft, soften, softened, softness, softener
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