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amolece

[ɐ.mo.ˈlɛ.sə]
verb
softens, makes soft
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'amolecer' - to make something soft or softer
The heat amoleces the wax.
O calor amolece a cera.
2. To weaken or diminish in resistance or firmness
Time amoleces the pain.
O tempo amolece a dor.
3. To make more tender or compassionate
Her kindness amoleces his heart.
A sua gentileza amolece o seu coração.
Synonyms
suavizaenterneceabrandizatorna macio
Antonyms
endurececefortificaendurece

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amolece
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
amolece
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

amolece o coração - to soften one's heart
amolece a resistência - to weaken resistance
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