English Explanatory Dictionary

soften the blow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To reduce the negative impact of something.

Pronunciation

En-au-soften the blow.ogg

Word forms

soften the blow softens the blow softening the blow softened the blow

Synonyms

cushion the blow

Related words

sugarcoat the pill
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