Soften and Upset

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Soften

Soften verb - To diminish the physical strength of.
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Upset is an antonym for soften in calm topic.
Nearby Words: soft, softness, softly, softening, softy

Upset

Upset verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.
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Soften is an antonym for upset.
Nearby Word: upsetting
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Common collocations

life soften life upset life
bit soften bit upset bit
game soften game upset game
friends soften friends upset friends

Both words in one sentence

  • Western Animation / The Little Prince 2015 When the Aviator tries to soften the blow of telling her he might die soon by telling her he "might leave soon", she thinks he means a trip, and plans to accompany him, and seems very upset when she's told he has to go alone.
    Source: Western Animation / The Little Prince 2015
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