Definition of mollify

mediate Definition: (verb) to act to reconcile differences between two parties. Petersons.com

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mol·li·fy    (ml-f) KEY  

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

OTHER FORMS:
molli·fia·ble (Adjective), molli·fi·cation   (-f-kshn) KEY  (Noun), molli·fier (Noun), molli·fying·ly (Adverb)

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