Difference between Weakening and Softening

WEAKENING vs SOFTENING: NOUN

(mathematics) A structural principle of mathematical logic that states that the hypotheses of any derived fact may be freely extended with additional assumptions
An instance or process of loss of strength
Becoming weaker
The act of reducing the strength of something

In pathology, a diminution of the natural and healthy firmness of organs or parts of organs; mollities.
In painting, the blending of colors into each other.
The act of making soft or softer.
The removal of antimony and other impurities from lead. See improving, 2.
The process of becoming softer

A localized softening of the brain substance, due to hemorrhage or inflammation. Three varieties, distinguished by their color and representing different stages of the morbid process, are known respectively as red, yellow, and white, softening.
A. & n. from soften, v.

Slowdown, Diminishing, Slowing, Slackening, Eroding, Deterioration, Weak, Weakness, Weaker, Softening, Enervating, Debilitating, Debilitative, Enfeebling, Moderating

Reduction, Decrease, Lessening, Downturn, Decline, Loosening, Easing, Slowing, Slowdown, Softness, Weakening, Demulcent, Salving, Emollient, Soft

Slowdown, Diminishing, Slowing, Slackening, Eroding, Deterioration, Weak, Weakness, Weaker, Softening, Enervating, Debilitating, Debilitative, Enfeebling, Moderating

Smoothing, Decrease, Lessening, Downturn, Decline, Loosening, Easing, Slowing, Slowdown, Softness, Weakening, Demulcent, Salving, Emollient, Soft

The trough will drop into arizona while weakening.
Ecolab and TTW, due to their weakening outlook.
Japan, Australia, and numerous other nations, is weakening.
BTC over a weakening USD during the period.
Petersburg amid lackluster sales and weakening consumer sentiment.
Any rust or corrosion can indicate weakening metal.
By the third stroke her resolve was weakening.
Ukrainians, and weakening Ukraine would only benefit Russia.
Behind this weakening of the theme of justification and of the forgiveness of sins is ultimately a weakening of our relation with God.
This process is very highly progressive, meaning that the rate of deterioration and weakening advances rapidly once the general weakening process has set in.

HAZ are very resistant to softening by PWHT.
It may indicate a softening of their position.
The softening of filling materials under normal use.
Structures with Material Nonlinearities strain hardening and softening.
The fruit seeds provide excellent softening skincare properties.
There was no further softening of the language.
For this reason, water softening is often unnecessary.
In this meditation we practice softening the body.
Can salt from softening installations enter drinking water?
Enhanced softening the improved removal of disinfection byproduct precursors by precipitative softening.

How does the weakening of the US dollar affect CTA?
Who caused the economic weakening of the Roman Empire?
Where can I find gongs of weakening and piglin armor?
Is Miami still on alert despite weakening Tropical Storm Erika?
Are government reforms to housing benefit weakening the safety net?
Does intergovernmental relations promote collaboration without weakening performance and accountability?
Is the Trump administration quietly weakening radiation regulations?
Is Tropical Cyclone Nathan strengthening or weakening?
Should Armor weakening and warp ammo weakening stack?
Does earthquake weakening integrate rupture weakening and frictional weakening?