1
as in to appease
to lessen the anger or agitation of
an apology would probably mollify your friend
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mollify
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has taken a cautious approach, seeking to mollify Trump.
—
Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
But in fast markets, buyers can employ a few tactics to mollify sellers.
—Nerdwallet, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
To mollify Sacramento interests, the A’s will also wear a Sacramento patch in 2025, its first year since leaving Oakland.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
No erudition added to five paragraphs of very carefully worded, almost mollifying, explanation?
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mollify
Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
But in fast markets, buyers can employ a few tactics to mollify sellers.
—Nerdwallet, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
To mollify Sacramento interests, the A’s will also wear a Sacramento patch in 2025, its first year since leaving Oakland.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
No erudition added to five paragraphs of very carefully worded, almost mollifying, explanation?
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mollify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mollify
Verb
-
It was changed at the final hour to move up the start date for work requirements from 2029 to 2026 to appease hard-liners who threatened to withhold their votes and imperil the bill’s passage.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
-
Tiller is set to release albums in back-to-back years for the first time in his career, as fans’ appetites will be appeased.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
27 May 2025
Verb
-
To alleviate the disparity between funders’ donation caps and nonprofits’ need for resources, Godoy suggests nonprofits share services and spaces — such as collectively pitching in for an accountant or having joint office areas — to spur teamwork while cutting costs.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
-
The agent, already familiar with your size, preferences and style history, evaluates how each option might suit your physique, identifies the best price across retailers and finalizes the purchase, thus conserving your time and alleviating decision fatigue.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
-
Therapies can relieve certain underlying issues triggering sleep paralysis, including cognitive behavioral therapy, especially the version for people with insomnia.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
-
There were good reasons why Schaeffer relieved Senzatela of his first-inning duties.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
6 June 2025
Verb
-
Even without White, the trio has helped the Fever climb back to .500, as Indiana defeated Chicago, 79-52, in the first WNBA game played at the United Center with a Sky-record 19,496 in attendance.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
-
Hazen’s team has been fielding queries from researchers ranging from economists to neuroscientists, who are keen to see if the approach can help.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
Verb
-
In addition to yoga, guests can immerse themselves in floating sound baths, a tranquil, multisensory experience that combines gentle sound therapy with the soothing sensation of water for deep relaxation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
-
The color expert points out the hue's soothing nature and refreshing vibe that turn an ordinary bathroom into a personal retreat.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
Verb
-
Industry watchdogs argue that additional regulation is necessary to mitigate the spread of deepfake misinformation.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
3 June 2025
-
For them, the low exemption amount can result in substantial estate tax liability that could have been mitigated with proper advance planning and structuring.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
-
More international alignment might have eased the U.S. infant formula crisis in 2022, when contamination shut down an Abbott factory, leading to monthslong shortages for American parents, Young said.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
-
But China is frustrating the U.S. by moving too slowly on easing its rare earth export controls, The Wall Street Journal reported, a key part of the Geneva agreement.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mollify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mollify. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share