molify

/ˈmɒlɪfaɪ, -faɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make (someone) less angry or upset; to make (something) less severe or unpleasant

“The politician tried to molify the crowd by promising more aid.”

2. verb

to make (something) more palatable or acceptable

“The chef tried to molify the bitter taste of the medicine with a sweet syrup.”

3. noun

the act of making (something) less severe or unpleasant

“The molification of the policy was met with resistance from the community.”

Synonyms

  • calm
  • mollify
  • soothe

Antonyms

  • aggravate
  • exasperate
  • incite