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Mollification

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mol·li·fy  (ml-f)
tr.v. mol·li·fied, mol·li·fy·ing, mol·li·fies
1. To calm in temper or feeling; soothe. See Synonyms at pacify.
2. To lessen in intensity; temper.
3. To reduce the rigidity of; soften.
[Middle English mollifien, from Old French mollifier, from Late Latin mollificre : Latin mollis, soft; see mel-1 in Indo-European roots + -ficre, -fy.]
molli·fia·ble adj.
molli·fi·cation (-f-kshn) n.
molli·fier n.
molli·fying·ly adv.
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Noun1.mollification - a state of being appeased or ameliorated or tempered
peaceableness, peacefulness - a state that is calm and tranquil
2.Mollification - the act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclinedmollification - the act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined; "a wonderful skill in the pacification of crying infants"; "his unsuccessful mollification of the mob"
pacification
appeasement, calming - the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
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