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softener.

One who, or that which, softens.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsɒfənər/Canada, UK/ˈsɔfənər/US/ˈsɑfənər/cot-caught-merger
  1. One who, or that which, softens. A water softener.

  2. One who, or that which, softens. Fabric softener.

  3. One who, or that which, softens. A substance added to make something softer.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English softener, equivalent to soften + -er.

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