mollify
mol·li·fy (m
l
-f
)
tr.v. mol·li·fied, mol·li·fy·ing, mol·li·fies
1. To calm in temper or feeling; soothe. See Synonyms at pacify.
2. To lessen in intensity; temper.
3. To reduce the rigidity of; soften.
[Middle English mollifien, from Old French mollifier, from Late Latin mollific
re : Latin mollis, soft; see mel-1 in Indo-European roots + -ficre, -fy.]
molli·fia·ble adj.
molli·fi·cation (-f
-kshn) n.
molli·fier n.
molli·fying·ly adv.
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| Verb | 1. | mollify – cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; “She managed to mollify the angry customer”
calm, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize, calm down, quiet, quieten, lull – make calm or still; “quiet the dragons of worry and fear”
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| 2. | mollify – make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate; “she tempered her criticism”
weaken – lessen the strength of; “The fever weakened his body”
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| 3. | mollify – make less rigid or softer
soften – make soft or softer; “This liquid will soften your laundry”
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