emollient, emolliate – Emollient is from Latin emolliere, “to soften”; to emolliate is to soften or make effeminate. More…
macerate – Meaning “to soften,” it comes from Greek massein, “knead.” More…
lenify, lenity – To lenify is to alleviate or soothe an emotion or suffering, from Latin lenire, “soften”; lenity means kindness or gentleness. More…
amalgamate – Seems to go back to Greek malagma, “softening.” More…