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Meaning of mollifying
The primary meaning of the word "mollifying" is to calm or appease someone's anger or anxiety.
Etymology of mollifying
The word "mollifying" originates from the Latin word "mollis," meaning soft, and the suffix "-fy," which forms a verb
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of softening or calming something or someone
Synonyms
soothing
calming
placating
appeasing
pacifying
conciliating
mitigating
alleviating
assuaging
comforting
solacing
easing
quieting
stilling
gentle
lenitive
palliative
softening
moderating
tempering
calming
tranquilizing
sedating
anesthetizing
numbing
dulling
reducing
lessening
diminishing
allaying
relieving
Definitions
- To calm or appease someone's anger or anxiety
- * To make someone less severe or hostile
- * To reduce the severity or intensity of something
Usage Examples
- The teacher's gentle tone was mollifying the upset student
- * The company offered a discount to mollify the disgruntled customer
- * The medication was designed to mollify the patient's pain
Antonyms
aggravating
irritating
annoying
infuriating
enraging
provoking
exasperating
vexing
inflaming
inciting
exciting
stimulating
intensifying
increasing
heightening
sharpening
worsening
exacerbating
antagonizing
confronting
opposing