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mollify Synonyms

Another word for mollify

Choosing another word for mollify depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 appease the frustrated passengers."

Strongest
appease
placate
pacify
conciliate
Strong
propitiate
soothe
assuage
calm

• 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 temper the strict requirements of the new policy."

Strongest
temper
soften
Strong
mitigate
moderate
alleviate
allay

Opposites of mollify

The opposite of mollify shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

infuriate
enrage
exacerbate
antagonize
intensify
incense
provoke
heighten
See all opposites of mollify

• Nearby Words

molestation
molester
moll
mollify
mollusk
molly
mollycoddle

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