'SOFTEN UP' Phrasal Verb

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Definition of Soften up phrasal verb

Soften up

1. Weaken
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   » Example: The bombardment SOFTENED UP their defenses; I think we can move in tomorrow.
2. Do things to please someone in the hope that they will do what you want
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   » Example: I paid for everything to SOFTEN them UP before they made the decision.