lenify

lenify

(ˈlɛnɪˌfaɪ)

vb (tr) , -fies, -fying or -fied

to assuage, alleviate, or mitigate

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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.

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Verb

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lenify - cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer" appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, mollify, pacify, placate 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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