Len´i`fy (lĕn´ĭ`fī)
lenify, lenity - To lenify is to alleviate or soothe an emotion or suffering, from Latin lenire, "soften"; lenity means kindness or gentleness.
| v. t. | 1. | To assuage; to soften; to mitigate; to alleviate. |
lenify, lenity - To lenify is to alleviate or soothe an emotion or suffering, from Latin lenire, "soften"; lenity means kindness or gentleness.
See also related terms for soften.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. |  lenify - cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer"calm, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize, calm down, quiet, quieten, lull - make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear" |
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