 mollify |
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| 1. | [ verb ] cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of | |
| Synonyms: | pacify appease conciliate gentle gruntle assuage placate lenify | |
| Examples: | "She managed to mollify her angry boss" |
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| Related terms: | calm peace peace appeaser conciliation placation comforter | |
| 2. | [ verb ] make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate | |
| Synonyms: | season temper | |
| Examples: | "she tempered her criticism" |
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| Related terms: | weaken mollification | |
| 3. | [ verb ] make less rigid or softer | |
| Related terms: | soften | |
| Similar spelling: |
Molva |
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