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as in to appease
to lessen the anger or agitation of
an apology would probably mollify your friend
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as in to alleviate
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 mollify
In an open letter, United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew said Adams has created a climate of fear among immigrant students, which teachers had to work hard to mollify.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2025
Should the extension of the ESPN-ACC deal mollify Florida State and Clemson, the conference will have defused a legal battle that has already sprawled across courtrooms in three states.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Zoom in: The White House official's comments offered some clarity but didn't mollify many.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Per his deal, he was awarded a new Lowrey electronic organ and was paid an additional $10 per week to give his bandmates music lessons (and mollify the concerns of his dubious parents).
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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This year, the airliner, led by CEO Bob Jordan, has tried to increase profits — and appease powerful activist investor Elliott Investment Management — by initiating its first mass layoffs in company history.—
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Lawsuits brought to appease Trump or punish his enemies are brought for an improper purpose.—
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The team may want to alleviate some of his workload to help preserve his game.—
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Starting the hiring process doesn’t alleviate their workload in the interim.—
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Jones is relieved to get out of the New York fish bowl and thrilled to get a new opportunity.—
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The mattresses' layered structure encourages spine alignment and relieves pressure points, minimizing aches and pains.—
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Federal programs enacted during the Biden Administration, like the Inflation Reduction Act, have helped boost the country’s advanced manufacturing footprint.—
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For example, whenever one of the kids had a spelling bee, everyone in the car would help recite the words.—
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Made with silicone, this teether has a variety of textures that are meant to soothe a baby’s sore gums.—
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Crafting and DIYs have surged this year, thanks to a rise in adult hobbies as people look for soothing ways to fill their free time.—
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Communities across the country have used program funds to help their cities and towns mitigate disasters, such as raising roads to keep them out of floodwaters or building underground storage units to prepare for droughts.—
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Protecting Pets From the Cold: When biting cold hits, a few simple precautions can help pet owners mitigate the risks to their animals.—
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And because stablecoin issuers often secure their stablecoins by buying U.S. Treasuries, an increase in stablecoin demand could help ease the burden of the U.S.’s ballooning debt, proponents argue.—
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Mobilizing the tissue throughout the day by rolling your foot on a massage, lacrosse, or tennis ball can also ease discomfort, as can self-massage and ice, Dr. Malek says.—
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“Mollify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mollify. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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