What does soften up mean?
Definitions for soften up
soft·en up
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soften upverb
To make softer.
soften upverb
To appease someone in order to make them more receptive to an idea or proposal.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of soften up in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of soften up in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of soften up in a Sentence
You get the sense that there is very little room for persuading Ted Cruz on anything, there is some room where Ted could soften up a little and you get the sense that he won’t.
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