softening

English Thesaurus

1. the process of becoming softer (noun.process)

hypernym	:	action, activity, natural action, natural process,
definition	:	a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) (noun.process)

hyponym	:	maceration,
definition	:	softening due to soaking or steeping (noun.process)

2. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin (adj.all)

similar	:	soft,
definition	:	yielding readily to pressure or weight (adj.all)

3. the process of becoming softer (noun.process)

derivation	:	soften,
definition	:	become soft or softer (verb.change)

derivation	:	soften,
definition	:	make soft or softer (verb.change)

4. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin (adj.all)

derivation	:	cream, emollient, ointment,
definition	:	toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	demulcent,
definition	:	a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin (noun.artifact)

5. the process of becoming softer (noun.process)

derivation	:	soften,
definition	:	become soft or softer (verb.change)

derivation	:	soften,
definition	:	make soft or softer (verb.change)

6. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin (adj.all)

derivation	:	cream, emollient, ointment,
definition	:	toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	demulcent,
definition	:	a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin (noun.artifact)