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Meaning of mollification
The act of making someone or something less severe or unpleasant.
Etymology of mollification
The word "mollification" has its roots in the Latin word "mollis," meaning "soft," and the suffix "-ification," which forms a noun indicating the process of making something soft
The word originated in the 15th century and has been used in English to describe the act of soothing or calming someone's feelings
Synonyms
pacification
appeasement
conciliation
soothing
calming
mitigation
alleviation
assuagement
softening
moderation
tempering
calming
quieting
stilling
gentling
taming
subduing
allaying
relieving
easing
comforting
solacing
placating
propitiating
soothing
tranquilizing
dulling
numbing
Definitions
- The act of soothing or calming someone's feelings, especially in order to reduce anger or hostility
- * The act of making something less severe or unpleasant
Usage Examples
- The company's apology was an attempt at mollification, but it did little to ease the customers' frustration
- * The teacher used mollification techniques to calm the upset student
Antonyms
provocation
aggravation
irritation
annoyance
vexation
inflaming
exacerbation
intensification
escalation
worsening
harshening
stiffening
intensifying
sharpening
increasing
heightening
stirring
fomenting
inciting
goading
taunting