Definitions

1. verb

to soothe or mollify (a person’s feelings)

“She tried to demulce his anger by offering him a cup of tea.”

2. noun

a soothing or mollifying medicine or treatment

“The doctor prescribed a demulce to help soothe her irritated throat.”

3. adjective

relating to or used as a soothing or mollifying medicine or treatment

“The pharmacist recommended a demulcent for her dry cough.”