Relent and Softening

Relent

Relent verb - To cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control).

Softening is a synonym for relent. In some cases you can replace term "Softening" with "Relent", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Word: relenting

Softening

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

Relent is a synonym for softening. Sometimes you can use "Relent" instead a verb "Softening".

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