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Soften As Fears

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99%7Exact Match!
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• satisfy (thirst)

• provide physical relief, as from pain

20%8Soften by steeping
noun

• a macerated substance, sometimes used to infuse vodka with flavor.

verb

• separate into constituents by soaking

• become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking

• soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result

• cause to grow thin or weak

20%8Soften
verb

• lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

• to temper

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