What does mollify mean?
Mollify means To ease a burden, particularly to ease a worry; make less painful; to comfort..
Mollify
/ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/ · verb
Meaning
To ease a burden, particularly to ease a worry; make less painful; to comfort..
Definitions by Sense
- To ease a burden, particularly to ease a worry; make less painful; to comfort.
- To appease anger, pacify, gain the good will of.
- To soften; to make tender.
Example Sentences
mollify someone’s anger
attempt to mollify
mollify criticism
Her calm explanation helped mollify their concerns.
Hovv impetrable hee vvas in mollyfying the adamantineſt tiranny of mankinde, […]
All that charity can do where injustice exists is here and there to somewhat mollify the effects of injustice.
The draft Charter School Handbook issued in November 1994 sought to mollify concerns over teacher quality, if not ATA membership, by requiring teacher certification.
He tried to mollify the angry customer.
Synonyms for mollify
Antonyms for mollify
Related Words
Word Forms
- mollifies
- mollifying
- mollified
- mollifie
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mollify?
Common synonyms include assuage, calm, comfort, mitigate.
What is the opposite of mollify?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use mollify in a sentence?
mollify someone’s anger
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