remollify

/rɛˈmɒlɪfaɪ, rɪ-/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become less firm or stiff

“The cold weather will remollify the soil, making it easier to dig.”

2. verb

to soften or make less severe

“The judge’s words remollified the harsh sentence, allowing for a more lenient punishment.”

Synonyms

  • relax
  • soften

Antonyms

  • harden
  • stiffen