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adjective

Definition of mollifyingnext
as in conciliatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility a future son-in-law using mollifying flattery to overcome a bad first impression

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mollifying

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verb

present participle of mollify
1
as in appeasing
to lessen the anger or agitation of an apology would probably mollify your friend

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2
as in alleviating
to make more bearable or less severe a friendly gesture that did a lot to mollify their suspicions about the new neighbor

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mollifying
  1. conciliatory
  2. appeasing
  3. alleviating
  4. soothing
  5. relieving
  6. easing
  7. mitigating
  8. benevolent
Adjective
  • Cobb said the applicant should be conciliatory about the offense and then promote their good acts since the crime.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Part of your role as a peacemaker is acknowledging the opportunities, highlighting when someone says something conciliatory, or shows kindness in conflict.
    Anna Shields, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of conciliatory
Verb
  • According to Atlas Obscura, also on Christmas Eve, some families believe in appeasing the nisser—barn-dwelling house elves that are said to help residents survive tough winters—and many children continue to leave a bowl of risengrød, or sweet porridge, for the folkloric creatures.
    Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Other, less politically resistant Iranian films often show women inside in hijab, which is highly unrealistic and likely a mode of appeasing censors.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of appeasing
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  • Research — a survey of 109 CEOs of major Canadian organizations, complemented by in-depth qualitative interviews with 46 of them — suggests six strategies for alleviating loneliness that leaders can employ.
    Alaric Bourgoin, Sarah L. Wright, Jean-François Harvey, Saouré Kouamé, Harvard Business Review, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Much of this latest round of donations went to organizations focused on alleviating poverty, Scott wrote in a blog post on Wednesday.
    Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of alleviating
Adjective
  • Through a blend of aloe vera, cucumber extract, and soy proteins, this wash aims to remove dirt and makeup, while soothing redness, hydrating skin, and boosting elasticity.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
  • It’s bundled with essential oil sets that offer soothing scents like lavender, jasmine, and citrus—ideal for stress relief, promoting better sleep, or enhancing a cozy atmosphere.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothing
Verb
  • In some cases, they've been recommended for years as part of an overall approach to relieving these symptoms.
    Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
  • This winter has already kicked off with atmospheric rivers on both the East and West Coasts, causing widespread flooding, but also relieving drought conditions in some regions.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of relieving
Verb
  • Inflation for the super-rich is easing.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Semiconductor stocks are on pace for another winning year as artificial intelligence investments ramp up and show no signs of easing.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of easing
Verb
  • There are some mitigating circumstances, including the exit of Slot’s predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, in May.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But there are mitigating factors behind his inability to thrive during his five-year spell at Old Trafford.
    Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of mitigating
Adjective
  • Ensure that organizational leadership has a deep understanding of sexism—both hostile and benevolent—and genderwashing.
    Susan Madsen, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Online course listings enable faculty, students, and administrators to see which classes fill up the fastest and, by implication, which professors are perceived as benevolent and easygoing.
    Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2024
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