OSSIFIES Antonyms

• make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating

• become liquid or fluid when heated

• 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

• the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

• 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

• 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

• 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

• become or cause to become soft or liquid

• become or cause to become soft or liquid

• make (assets) available