mollify

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.

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mollify

Verb

[-fies, -fying, -fied] to make someone less angry or upset; soothe: he sought to mollify his critics [Latin mollis soft + facere to make]

mollification n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	mollify - cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer" appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, pacify, placate calm, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize, calm down, quiet, quieten, lull - make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
	2.	mollify - make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate; "she tempered her criticism" season, temper weaken - lessen the strength of; "The fever weakened his body"
	3.	mollify - make less rigid or softer soften - make soft or softer; "This liquid will soften your laundry"

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mollify

verb pacify, quiet, calm, compose, soothe, appease, quell, sweeten, placate, conciliate, propitiate