mollify

verb

Meaning

Reduce the severity, anger, or anxiety of someone or something.

Examples

The government attempted to mollify the protesters by promising a full investigation.
She tried to mollify her crying toddler with a favorite toy.

Synonyms: calm, soothe, appease, placate, conciliate

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mollify

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

Definition

Reduce the severity, anger, or anxiety of someone or something.

Examples

The government attempted to mollify the protesters by promising a full investigation.
She tried to mollify her crying toddler with a favorite toy.
Diplomats worked all night to mollify the tensions between the two neighboring countries.

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