unharden

/ʌnˈhɑrdən/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or make something less hard or rigid

“The cold weather will unharden the clay over time.”

2. verb

to cause or make something less hard or rigid

“The doctor applied a special cream to unharden the patient’s scar.”

3. verb

to become or make something less firm or unyielding

“The politician’s policies were criticized for unharden the hearts of their constituents.”

Synonyms

  • mellow
  • relax
  • soften

Antonyms

  • harden
  • solidify
  • strengthen