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soften one's heart
B2

to become more compassionate, empathetic, or forgiving.

Meanings

to become more compassionate, empathetic, or forgiving.

After hearing the child's story, the judge softened his heart and reduced the sentence.

Synonyms

melt one's heartbecome tender-heartedshow mercy

Antonyms

harden one's heartbecome callousshow no mercy

to be moved emotionally, often leading to a change in attitude or decision.

The heartfelt letter from her friend softened her heart, and she decided to forgive him.

Synonyms

be touchedbe movedhave a change of heart

Antonyms

remain unmovedstay resolutebe indifferent

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:58