soften up

US /ˈsɑːf.ən ʌp/
UK /ˈsɑːf.ən ʌp/
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1.

amolecer, suavizar, conquistar

to make someone feel more friendly, less angry, or more willing to help

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He tried to soften up the boss before asking for a raise.
Ele tentou amolecer o chefe antes de pedir um aumento.
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A little flattery can often soften up even the toughest critics.
Um pouco de bajulação pode muitas vezes amolecer até os críticos mais duros.
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mollifyappeaseconciliatepacifyplacate
2.

amolecer, suavizar

to make something less hard or firm

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You need to knead the dough to soften it up before baking.
Você precisa amassar a massa para amolecê-la antes de assar.
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The rain helped to soften up the dry ground.
A chuva ajudou a amolecer o solo seco.
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softentenderizerelaxloosen
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