What is another word for Mollified?

Pronunciation: [mˈɒlɪfˌa͡ɪd] (IPA)

Mollified is a verb that means to soothe, appease, pacify, or calm someone's anger or anxiety. It is quite similar to other words such as placate, assuage, alleviate, ease, mitigate, relieve, and allay. Other synonyms include conciliate, propitiate, disperse, tranquilize, and soothe. When mollifying someone, one shows kindness, empathy, and a willingness to mitigate any issues that may have caused the anger or anxiety. These synonyms can be useful in various contexts, such as in relationships, business dealings, or public conflicts. By using the right synonym, one can effectively convey a sense of comfort and understanding, thereby reducing tensions, and avoiding the escalation of conflicts.

What are the hypernyms for Mollified?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Mollified

"Oh, Percy, you frighten me," said the young lady, whose wrath was clearly being Mollified by his persuasive words-or perhaps by other considerations.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
He pushed his partly Mollified friend into his chair again, and taking a seat next him began to view the affair with enthusiasm.
"At Sunwich Port, Complete"
W.W. Jacobs
Her apparently genuine concern slightly Mollified the man.
"The Son of his Father"
Ridgwell Cullum

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