Answer: soften

AnswerCrossword Clue
SOFTENUse an emollient on
SOFTENStart to give in
SOFTENMollify.
SOFTENAssuage.
SOFTENBecome less harsh.
SOFTENTone down.
SOFTENMitigate
SOFTENModerate
SOFTENTenderize
SOFTENQuiet
SOFTENSoothe
SOFTENTo .... rocks or bend . . .
SOFTENUse saddle soap on
SOFTENMollify
SOFTENTemper
softento make soft or softer
softento become soft or softer
softento make soft (yielding easily to pressure)
SOFTENCushion
SOFTENAlleviate
SOFTENReduce the mineral content of, as water
SOFTENEase
SOFTENStart to melt
SOFTENGive in a bit
SOFTENGive in somewhat
SOFTENMelt
SOFTENTone down
SOFTENGrow less adamant
SOFTENUse saddle soap on, say
SOFTENMellow
SOFTENRelent
SOFTENCushion, as a blow
SOFTENGet mushy
SOFTENStart to give way
SOFTENStop insisting