Looking for the meaning of the word MOLLIFY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MOLLIFY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Mollify
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (also in the sense ‘make soft or supple’): from French mollifier or Latin mollificare, from mollis ‘soft’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɒlɪfʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)
Short Definition:appease anger or anxiety of
Examples:- nature reserves were set up around the power stations to mollify local conservationists
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