Answer: softens

AnswerCrossword Clue
SOFTENSMelts, say
SOFTENSMakes easy
SOFTENSCushions
SOFTENSStarts to melt
SOFTENSGoes limp
SOFTENSMollifies
SOFTENSPalliates
SOFTENSAssuages
SOFTENSMelts
SOFTENSRelents
SOFTENSEases
SOFTENSLessens in force
softensSOFTEN, to make soft (yielding easily to pressure)
softensto make soft or softer
softensto become soft or softer