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mollify

/ˈmɑːlɪfaɪ/
mol · li · fy
Adjective:mollifiable
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Past Simple:mollified
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Past Participle:mollified
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Present Participle:mollifying
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mollify Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for mollify

• Nearby Words

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molester
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mollusk
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mollycoddle

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'mollifier', which derives from Late Latin 'mollificare' (to make soft), combining Latin 'mollis' (soft, pliant) and 'facere' (to make).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mollify. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mollify
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