mollify

Definition of mollify

Verbs

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
"She managed to mollify the angry customer"
Synonyms:
appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, pacify, placate
Type of:
calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
make calm or still
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate
Synonyms:
season, temper
Type of:
weaken
lessen the strength of
make less rigid or softer
Type of:
soften
make soft or softer

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