adoucir

Definitions of adoucir
  1. verb
    lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
    synonyms: atténuer, soulager
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    type of:
    décharger, lénifier, soulager
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  2. verb
    lessen the intensity of or calm
    synonyms: apaiser, atténuer, calmer
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    type of:
    consoler, réconforter
    give moral or emotional strength to
  3. verb
    make less rigid or softer
    synonyms: apaiser, attendrir
  4. verb
    make (images or sounds) soft or softer
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    antonyms:
    accentuer
    make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper
    types:
    amortir, atténuer
    deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
    type of:
    changer d'intensité
    increase or decrease in intensity
  5. verb
    make soft or softer
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    antonyms:
    se durcir
    become hard or harder
    types:
    apaiser, attendrir
    make less rigid or softer
    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  6. verb
    deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
    synonyms: amortir, atténuer
  7. verb
    make sweeter, more pleasant, or more agreeable
    synonyms: rendre plus agréable
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    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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