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to soften up
[phrase form: soften]
01
和らげる, 優しく接する
to be kind to someone with the intention of increasing the chances of them agreeing to one's request
02
弱める, 和らげる
to strategically weaken an enemy, making them more vulnerable to subsequent attacks or negotiations
03
柔らかくする, 和らげる
to make something less hard or rough
soften up
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例
The manager softened up the team by acknowledging their hard work before introducing new challenges.
She decided to soften up her colleague by complimenting their work before discussing the project changes.
Before asking for a favor, he tried to soften up his friend by expressing gratitude for their ongoing support.
The constant stream of water over the years began to soften up the jagged edges of the stone steps.
The general ordered a barrage of artillery fire to soften up the enemy defenses before the ground assault.
