Mollification

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.

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[Middle English mollifien, from Old French mollifier, from Late Latin mollificre : Latin mollis, soft; see mel-¹ in Indo-European roots + -ficre, -fy.]

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molli·fia·ble adj.

molli·fi·cation (-f-kshn) n.

molli·fier n.

molli·fying·ly adv.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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 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)