mollify
to soothe the anger or anxiety of someone
Word origin: From Latin mollis, soft.
Mollify in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing mollify in a sentence.
A sincere apology did much to mollify the irate customer.
The administration issued a public apology to mollify alumni angered by the abrupt change to the curriculum.
Using “mollify” well
Mollify means to soothe someone's anger or anxiety, typically through conciliatory words or gestures. It focuses on calming a person's feelings rather than resolving the underlying issue.
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