mollify

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

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Verb

mollify verb

To ease a burden, particularly worry; make less painful; to comfort.
To appease (anger), pacify, gain the good will of.
To soften; to make tender

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Synonyms

appease conciliate pacify placate propitiate satisfy assuage calm comfort mitigate soothe lenify gentle gruntle allay ease alleviate relieve

Associated

opinion critics ordered

Rhymes

wry exemplify rectify high lie apply fortify awry amplify nullify

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