mollifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of mollify
1
as in appeases
to lessen the anger or agitation of an apology would probably mollify your friend

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2
as in alleviates
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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  1. appeases
  2. alleviates
  3. relieves
  4. soothes
  5. helps
  6. eases
  7. mitigates
  8. softens
Verb
  • The menu appeases a multitude of appetites.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
  • The discharge petition comes as Republicans have failed to put a plan for healthcare forward that appeases all of their caucus, as a small group seeks to work across the aisle for a solution.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2025
Definition of appeases
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  • Adding Skubal alleviates some of the weight of that decision.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The ergonomic design of this pillow helps your back slide into a position that alleviates pain.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of alleviates
Verb
  • Russia’s closer relationship with North Korea relieves some of China’s obligation to deliver economic aid and security guarantees to its northeastern neighbor.
    — ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This can be observed in heart failure patients with an implant that relieves strain on their heart by helping pump blood through their bodies.
    — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 29 July 2026
Definition of relieves
Verb
  • The formula has caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and aloe extract, which de-puffs, hydrates, plumps, and soothes skin while providing buildable, medium coverage.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • This reduces friction, soothes your skin, and helps make the massage more comfortable.
    — Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026
Definition of soothes
Verb
  • Choose the space, silence, or gentle boundary that helps your nervous system settle.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This process helps redefine identity and find new avenues for skills and values, proving that professional identity isn't erased when a job title disappears.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of helps
Verb
  • And a lender with a track record of closing on time eases any worry about the timeline.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • Plus, there’s a carbon-fiber plate inside that eases transitions and propels you forward.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of eases
Verb
  • This approach, seen in brands like Spangler Candy and Pizza Hut, cultivates deep emotional equity, mitigates commercialization risks, and enhances brand loyalty.
    — Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This approach mitigates the need to offer costly incentives to exhausted drivers working past sunset.
    — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of mitigates
Verb
  • Your 1st House of Identity softens as the nurturing Moon conjoins tender Chiron there, inviting gentle self-care and a kinder inner voice.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Soak the Pit Place the seed in room-temperature water for 24 to 48 hours, as this softens the outer shell and signals the embryo to wake up.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
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