TOUGHENING Antonyms

• a change for the better

• the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

• an occurrence of control or strength weakening

• the act of making something less tight

• affording physical or mental rest

• an occurrence of control or strength weakening

• the process of becoming softer

• having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

• affording physical relief

• freeing from fear and anxiety

• becoming weaker

• the act of reducing the strength of something

• causing debilitation

• moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

• grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• save from ruin, destruction, or harm

• relieve oneself of troubling information

• provide relief for

• free from a burden, evil, or distress

• take by stealing

• grant exemption or release to

• alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive