Mollify — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈmä-lə-ˌfī/ mol·li·fy

Meaning & Definition of Mollify

Mollify (verb)

  1. to soothe in temper or disposition, appease
  2. to reduce the rigidity of, soften
  3. to reduce in intensity, assuage, temper

Mollify (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to lessen the anger or agitation of

    "an apology would probably mollify your friend"

    similar: appease, assuage, conciliate, disarm, gentle, pacify, placate, propitiate
    related: calm, comfort, console, content, hush, quiet, soothe, tranquilize, endear (to), ingratiate, delight, gladden, gratify, please, adulate, blarney, flatter, overpraise, soft-soap, quench, sate, satiate, satisfy, cater (to), humor, indulge, blandish, cajole, coax, sweet-talk, wheedle, baby, coddle, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil, dulcify, sweeten
    opposite: anger, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, ire, madden, outrage
    near: aggravate, annoy, antagonize, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, cross, exasperate, gall, get, grate, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, pique, put out, rankle, rile, roil, ruffle, vex, provoke, rouse, harass, harry, persecute, pester, agitate, discomfort, distress, disturb, fret, perturb, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry, affront, insult, offend, slight

  2. to make more bearable or less severe

    "a friendly gesture that did a lot to mollify their suspicions about the new neighbor"

    similar: allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, help, mitigate, palliate, relieve, soothe
    related: abate, lighten, moderate, soften, temper, cure, heal, remedy, amend, correct, emend, fix, mend, rectify, reform, repair, ameliorate, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate, perfect, refine
    opposite: aggravate, exacerbate
    near: harm, hurt, impair, injure, heighten, intensify, sharpen

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mollify

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mollify:

appease, assuage, conciliate, disarm, gentle, pacify, placate, propitiate, allay, alleviate, ease, help, mitigate, palliate, relieve, soothe

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mollify

Words with the opposite meaning of Mollify:

anger, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, ire, madden, outrage, aggravate, exacerbate

Related Words for Mollify

calm, comfort, console, content, hush, quiet, tranquilize, endear (to), ingratiate, delight, gladden, gratify, please, adulate, blarney, flatter, overpraise, soft-soap, quench, sate, satiate, satisfy, cater (to), humor, indulge, blandish, cajole, coax, sweet-talk, wheedle

Near Antonyms of Mollify

annoy, antagonize, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, cross, exasperate, gall, get, grate, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, pique, put out, rankle, rile, roil, ruffle, vex, provoke, rouse, harass, harry, persecute, pester, agitate, discomfort

Word Forms of Mollify

Inflections: mollified, mollifying

Derived words: mollification (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Mollify

Middle English mollifien, from Middle French mollifier, from Late Latin mollificare, from Latin mollis soft; akin to Greek amaldynein to soften, Sanskrit mṛdu soft, and probably to Greek malakos soft, amblys dull, Old English meltan to melt

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Mollify

What does "Mollify" mean?

"Mollify" means to soothe in temper or disposition, appease. As a verb, it is defined as: to soothe in temper or disposition, appease. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mollify"?

Other words for "Mollify" include appease, assuage, conciliate, disarm, gentle, pacify, placate and propitiate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mollify" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mollify"?

There are 77 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mollify". Common alternatives include appease, assuage, conciliate, disarm, gentle, pacify, placate, propitiate, allay and alleviate.

What is the opposite of "Mollify"?

Antonyms of "Mollify" include anger, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, ire, madden and outrage. Near antonyms include annoy, antagonize, bother and bug.

How do you use "Mollify" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mollify" in a sentence: "an apology would probably mollify your friend"; "a friendly gesture that did a lot to mollify their suspicions about the new neighbor".

Is "Mollify" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mollify" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Mollify"?

"Mollify" is pronounced /ˈmä-lə-ˌfī/ and divided into syllables as mol·li·fy.

What is the origin of the word "Mollify"?

"Mollify" comes from Middle English mollifien, from Middle French mollifier, from Late Latin mollificare, from Latin mollis soft; akin to Greek amaldynein to soften, Sanskrit mṛdu soft, and probably to Greek malakos soft, amblys dull, Old English meltan to melt. First known use: 15th centuryt.