Indurate and Soften

Opposite meaning words

Indurate verb - To become physically firm or solid.

Usage example: clay that had been indurated by long exposure to the summer sun

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Soften is an antonym for indurate in harden topic.

Soften verb - Make soft or softer.

Usage example: This liquid will soften your laundry

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Indurate is an antonym for soften.

Nearby Words: soft, softness, softly, softening, softy

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