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noun • the quality of a person's voice • (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages • (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color • a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound • a steady sound without overtones • the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli • a musical interval of two semitones • the quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author verb • utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically • vary the pitch of one's speech • change the color or tone of • change to a color image • give a healthy elasticity to | ||||||||
| 38% | 7 | Breaks down roughness or hardness | ||||||
verb • make (images or sounds) soft or softer • lessen in force or effect • give in, as to influence or pressure • protect from impact • make less severe or harsh • make soft or softer • become soft or softer | ||||||||
| 25% | 10 | Describing a process that softens or breaks down tissue | ||||||
adjective • accompanied by or characterized by maceration | ||||||||
___ Down Softens Crossword Clue
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