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Meaning of mollifier
A mollifier is someone or something that soothes or calms a person or situation.
Etymology of mollifier
The word "mollifier" comes from the Latin "mollificare", which means "to soften", derived from "mollis", meaning "soft", and the suffix "-ficare", which forms a verb.
Historically, the term has been used to describe people or things that have a calming effect on others, and its usage dates back to the 15th century.
Synonyms
pacifier
appeaser
conciliator
mediator
soother
calmer
comforter
solacer
alleviator
mitigator
abater
reducer
minimizer
lessener
moderater
temperer
softener
sweetener
placator
propitiator
expiator
reconciler
peacemaker
negotiator
diplomat
go-between
intermediary
intercessor
arbitrator
referee
umpire
peacemonger
Definitions
- A person who appeases or calms someone, especially in a conflict or difficult situation.
- * A thing that soothes or calms, such as a medication or a pleasant environment.
Usage Examples
- The diplomat acted as a mollifier between the two warring nations, helping to negotiate a peace treaty.
- * The warm bath was a mollifier for her sore muscles after the long hike.