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to mollify
01
to do something that lessens someone's anger or sadness
Transitive: to mollify a person or their negative emotions
Example
She mollified her upset friend by apologizing sincerely.
The company mollified its employees by offering a bonus.
He tried to mollify his daughter's disappointment by promising to make it up to her.
02
to make something less stiff, harsh, or firm
Transitive: to mollify something rigid
Example
The rain mollified the dry soil, allowing the seeds to grow.
The warm water helped to mollify the hardened wax.
A little oil can mollify the dough, making it more pliable.
03
to decrease the intensity or severity of a situation
Transitive: to mollify intensity of something
Example
The medication is designed to mollify the pain after surgery.
He used humor to mollify the awkwardness in the room.
The judge ’s ruling was meant to mollify the protests from both sides.
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