curlicue vs soften

curlicue

verb
  • To make or adorn (something) with curlicues, or as if with curlicues. 

noun
  • A fancy twisting or curling shape usually made from a series of spirals and loops. 

soften

verb
  • To make something soft or softer. 

  • To palatalize. 

  • To become or make (a consonant) more lenis, to lenite. 

  • To make less harsh 

  • To become soft or softer 

  • To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up). 

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