MOLLIFYING Synonyms

• the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)

• intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions

• affording physical relief

• freeing from fear and anxiety

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• satisfy (thirst)

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• make easier

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

• satisfy (thirst)

• provide physical relief, as from pain

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

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

• 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

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

• overcome or allay

• make peace with

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

• satisfy (thirst)

• provide physical relief, as from pain

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

• come to terms

• make (one thing) compatible with (another)

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

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

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

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

• steadiness of mind under stress

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

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

• 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

• 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

• give moral or emotional strength to

• lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

• 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

• 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

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

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

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

• to temper