HARDENINGS Antonyms

• an occurrence of control or strength weakening

• the act of making something less tight

• the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

• becoming liquid

• affording physical or mental rest

• the process of becoming softer

• having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

• the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

• warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt

• becoming weaker

• the act of reducing the strength of something

• causing debilitation

• moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

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

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

• the process of becoming softer

• having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

• make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer

• become or cause to become soft or liquid

• make (assets) available