mollify
definition
to soothe in temper or disposition
example
The teacher tried to mollify the angry student by listening to his concerns.
synonyms
calmsootheplacate
word origin — from Latin 'mollificare', meaning 'to soften'
Set 80 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto soothe in temper or disposition
The teacher tried to mollify the angry student by listening to his concerns.
Set 80 of Proficient Plus covers 5 words: mollify, defray, prevaricate, debase, conflate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to soothe in temper or disposition
The teacher tried to mollify the angry student by listening to his concerns.
to provide money to pay a cost or expense
The school held a bake sale to help defray the costs of the field trip.
to speak or act in an evasive way
When asked about his plans, he preferred to prevaricate rather than give a straight answer.
to lower in quality, value, or esteem
The poor quality of the product will debase its reputation in the market.
to combine two or more substances, ideas, or concepts into one
Many people conflate happiness with money, thinking they are the same.