Synonyms for softening
soft·en·ing

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1. softeningadjective

   the process of becoming softer

   "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat"

   Antonyms:
   hard

2. demulcent, emollient, salving, softeningadjective

   having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

   Synonyms:
   emollient, salving, demulcent

   Antonyms:
   hard

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1. softeningadjective

   Synonyms:
   demulcent, lenient, assuasive, emollient, relaxing, mollient, mollifying

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1. List of paraphrases for "softening":

   sweetening, relaxation, easing, weakening

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1. Karine Hirn:

   Views are really diverging, from people believing this is entirely due to the softening of the economy, to help exporters..and people thinking that the fact that the market will play a big role in the daily fixing is a positive thing.

2. Harrison Fleming:

   I'm struggling to identify a clear direction at the moment but, I'm becoming increasingly bearish due to non-OPEC supply and softening global demand, i don't see any resolution to the Middle East tensions in the near term... I do see this theme providing more of an excuse for oil to remain trading in a range for the next month or two.

3. Patty Sheehan:

   They did not die in vain because of what is happening right now, if you are softening your hearts, and there has been a change of heart, thank you.

4. Goldie Hawn:

   I have witnessed the softening of the hardest of hearts by a simple smile.

5. Robert Jeffress:

   Yes, there's been a little softening and evangelical support just a little bit, but that's temporary.