MOLLIFYING Synonyms: 203 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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

as in appeasing

to lessen the anger or agitation of an apology would probably mollify your friend

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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 mollifying

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Netflix’s decision back then was in part aimed at mollifying shareholders, who at the time were flipping out over a slowdown in subscriber growth. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 1 July 2026 The first generation of parents to have resorted, at least occasionally, to mollifying their children by putting digital screens in their hands has now seen those kids grow up. — Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026 By many accounts retailers were pleased with their level of business Thanksgiving Day through Saturday, mollifying some concerns that higher prices and economic uncertainties would put a big dent in holiday spending. — David Moin, Footwear News, 30 Nov. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mollifying

Adjective

Still, his conciliatory tone in Munich came as a relief to European officials after Vice President JD Vance had used the same stage a year earlier to sharply rebuke the continent's leaders.

— Olivia Gazis, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
However, Flávio is perceived as a more moderate and conciliatory Bolsonaro.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of conciliatory

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The bill now also includes a compromise on stablecoin yield aimed at appeasing banking interests by directing the Treasury secretary to restrict rewards if deposit flight from community banks occurs on a substantial scale.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
In 1938, British, French, German and Italian leaders concluded the Munich Agreement, which was aimed at appeasing Adolf Hitler by allowing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of appeasing

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These turnovers also set up touchdowns, alleviating the pent-up stress of the first half.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Fostering gives cats a temporary home on the way to adoption, alleviating stress on shelters and, in some instances, saving cats’ lives.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of alleviating

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Innova Market Insights connects the behavior to mentally resetting, recharging energy, refocusing attention and relieving stress.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
Day is relieving tension from his long travel day, screaming wildly for his co-worker David.

— Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of relieving

Adjective

While some people say their sleep is disrupted, others find pets comforting.

— Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
The plush, balm-meets-mask formula coats lips in a comforting layer that keeps moisture from escaping overnight, with hyaluronic acid, minerals, and antioxidant-rich Berry Mix Complex helping soften dry, flaky skin.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of comforting

Verb

Officials were helping more than 50 people in temporary shelters, del Pilar said.

— JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
El Niño and warming ocean waters are helping fuel the activity, while an exceptionally strong El Niño could bring more coastal erosion, flooding and damage this winter — especially during high tides.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of helping

Adjective

Larger-than-life Halloween celebrations rise up every October like the Great Pumpkin (or a benevolent spooky spirit or two) to captivate visitors with parades, caramel apples, costume contests, and more.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026
Promotional images and films conjured a playful, adaptable and benevolent house — plastic as the building block of family happiness.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

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