■ noun
1》 a semi-fluid soap, especially one made with potassium rather than sodium salts.
2》 informal persuasive flattery.
■ verb ( soft-soap ) informal use flattery to persuade or cajole.
■ noun
1》 a semi-fluid soap, especially one made with potassium rather than sodium salts.
2》 informal persuasive flattery.
■ verb ( soft-soap ) informal use flattery to persuade or cajole.
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004