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mollify Antonyms

Opposite of mollify

Because the opposite of mollify shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To appease the anger or anxiety of someone; to calm or soothe.

Usage Example

"The airline representative offered meal vouchers and a free upgrade to enrage the frustrated passengers."

Strongest
enrage
infuriate
incense
antagonize
Strong
provoke
aggravate
exasperate
inflame

• verb (Context 2)

To reduce the severity, rigidity, or harshness of something; to soften or temper.

Usage Example

"The committee added several flexible clauses to intensify the strict requirements of the new policy."

Strongest
intensify
exacerbate
Strong
heighten
worsen

Similar words to mollify

Words similar to mollify shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

placate
appease
pacify
temper
conciliate
soften
propitiate
mitigate
See all synonyms of mollify

• Nearby Words

molest
molestation
molester
mollify
mollusk
mollycoddle
molten

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Mollify. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/mollify
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