Implacable and Softening

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Implacable adjective - Showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose.

Usage example: an implacable dedication to the proposition that everyone is entitled to a quality education

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Softening is an antonym for implacable.

Nearby Words: implacability, implacably

Softening adjective - Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin.

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Implacable is an antonym for softening.

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

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