Mollify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Mollify is a verb meaning To ease a burden, particularly to ease a worry; make less painful; to comfort.
Meaning
To ease a burden, particularly to ease a worry; make less painful; to comfort.
More Meanings
- To appease anger, pacify, gain the good will of.
- To soften; to make tender.
Example Sentences
mollify criticism
attempt to mollify
mollify someone’s anger
He tried to mollify the angry customer.
Word Forms
- mollifies
- mollifying
- mollified
- mollifie
Synonyms for mollify
Depending on context, synonyms include assuage, calm, comfort, mitigate, soothe, appease.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lenify, appease, assuage, placate, pacify, gentle.
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