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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
Examples
She mollified her upset friend by apologizing sincerely.
02
to make something less stiff, harsh, or firm
Transitive: to mollify something rigid
Examples
The rain mollified the dry soil, allowing the seeds to grow.
03
to decrease the intensity or severity of a situation
Transitive: to mollify intensity of something
Examples
The medication is designed to mollify the pain after surgery.
