Predicate: softening

Roleset id: softening.01 , Making softer, vncls: 45.4, framnet:

softening.01: soften.01

Roles:

        Arg0: Cause of softening (vnrole: 45.4-agent)
        Arg1: Entity softened (vnrole: 45.4-patient)

Example: Arg0,1

        person: ns,  tense: ns,  aspect: ns,  voice: ns,  form: ns

        The desire to enlarge the windows sprang not only from the wish to improve the lighting but also from the enjoyment of stained glass and its softening of the light in the interior.

        Arg0: its
        Rel: softening
        Arg1: of the light in the interior

Example: Arg0,1

        person: ns,  tense: ns,  aspect: ns,  voice: ns,  form: ns

        Lemon juice can also irritate gums and its softening of the enamel can cause tooth sensitivity.

        Arg0: its
        Rel: softening
        Arg1: of the enamel