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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mollifies
  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
Verb
  • Extensive clinical and user trials have found that the topical helps skin appear smoother, cuts back on fine lines and wrinkles like crow’s feet, alleviates redness, and doesn’t clog pores all the while.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Mild compression, between eight to 15 mmHg, alleviates general discomfort and tiredness.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of alleviates
Verb
  • The lubricant injection Ohtani received a week ago relieves symptoms for a short period of time, usually a few months.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • Getting those details right is often what determines whether debt relief actually relieves anything.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of relieves
Verb
  • Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of soothes
Verb
  • The side part also helps to define her cheekbones as the soft, silky color frames her face.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • Accurate forecasting helps governments plan emergency responses and businesses manage risk.
    — Andreas Bubenzer-Paim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of helps
Verb
  • Kevin Rodriguez eases past Jamal Musiala to flick the ball into the corridor of uncertainty between Manuel Neuer and Jonathan Tah, who had already had a miscommunication earlier in the game.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Departing from Moynihan Train Hall in the heart of Manhattan, the train eases out from beneath the skyline before slipping into New Jersey, where city boroughs gradually give way to quieter suburbs.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Definition of eases
Verb
  • This approach mitigates the need to offer costly incentives to exhausted drivers working past sunset.
    — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • Details of the case demonstrate how the FBI detects drones and then mitigates the threat.
    — Kelly O'Donnell, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of mitigates
Verb
  • Refreshing ingredients like eucalyptus and hydrating spearmint wake up the skin, while coconut oil softens it.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 July 2026
  • Heading west, the terrain softens into the farmland of Skagit Valley, known for its vibrant tulip fields and charming towns like La Conner.
    — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
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