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MOLLIFY Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word mollify. (exact relations)
There are 25 hypernyms of the word mollify. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MOLLIFY

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appease
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• overcome or allay

• make peace with

conciliate
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• come to terms

• make (one thing) compatible with (another)

pacify
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

placate
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

calm
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

adjective satellite

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

verb

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

mitigate
verbv
verb

• lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

• to temper

soothe
verbv
verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• cause to feel better

temper
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden outburst of anger

• a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

• the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

verb

• bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

• harden by reheating and cooling in oil

• adjust the pitch (of pianos)

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

• change by restraining or moderating

alleviate
verbv
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• make easier

ease
verb, nounv, n
noun

• freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort

• a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

• the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

• freedom from constraint or embarrassment

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

verb

• move gently or carefully

• lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

• make easier

• lessen the intensity of or calm

lull
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished

• a period of calm weather

verb

• calm by deception

• become quiet or less intensive

• make calm or still

quiet
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

• free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound

• (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots

noun

• a period of calm weather

• an untroubled state; free from disturbances

• the absence of sound

• a disposition free from stress or emotion

adverb

• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

adjective satellite

• not showy or obtrusive

• in a softened tone

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• become quiet or quieter

• make calm or still

relieve
verbv
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

• grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• save from ruin, destruction, or harm

• relieve oneself of troubling information

• provide relief for

• free from a burden, evil, or distress

• take by stealing

• grant exemption or release to

• alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

soften
verbv
verb

• make (images or sounds) soft or softer

• lessen in force or effect

• give in, as to influence or pressure

• protect from impact

• make less severe or harsh

• make soft or softer

• become soft or softer

tranquilize
verbv
verb

• make calm or still

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

calm down
verb

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• make calm or still

• become quiet or less intensive

assuage
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• satisfy (thirst)

• provide physical relief, as from pain

comfort
nounn
noun

• a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

• a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

• the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

• a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

• satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing

• bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

• assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal

verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

gentle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

gruntle
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

Best Hypernyms For MOLLIFY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for mollify, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (24)
calm tranquilize allay alleviate appease assuage compose conciliate detoxify lull mitigate moderate pacify palliate placate quiet quieten relieve soften soothe still tranquillise tranquillize weaken
Phrases (1)
calm down

Alternatives for APPEASE

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