HARDENS Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word hardens. (opposite meanings)

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harden hardened hardening

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	eases				verbv
	noun • freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort • a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state • the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) • freedom from constraint or embarrassment • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) verb • move gently or carefully • lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate • make easier • lessen the intensity of or calm
	loosens				verbv
	verb • make loose or looser • make less severe or strict • become less severe or strict • disentangle and raise the fibers of • cause to become loose • make less dense • become loose or looser or less tight
	melts				verbv
	noun • the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid verb • reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating • become or cause to become soft or liquid • become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial • lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually • become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly • become less intense and fade away gradually
	relaxes				verbv
	verb • become less tense, rest, or take one's ease • make less taut • become loose or looser or less tight • cause to feel relaxed • become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner • make less severe or strict • become less severe or strict • make less active or fast
	slackens				verbv
	verb • become slow or slower • make less active or fast • become looser or slack • make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
	softens				verbv
	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
	tenderizes				verbv
	verb • make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer
	thaws				verbv
	noun • the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid • warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt • a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile verb • become or cause to become soft or liquid
	unclenches				verbv
	verb • To open (something that was clenched). • To relax, especially one's muscles.
	weakens				verbv
	verb • lessen the strength of • become weaker • destroy property or hinder normal operations • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of • lessen in force or effect
	soften				verbv
	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