HyperDic: mollification

English > 2 senses of the word mollification:
NOUNstatemollificationa state of being appeased or ameliorated or tempered
actmollification, pacificationthe act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined
English > mollification: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningA state of being appeased or ameliorated or tempered.
Broaderpeaceableness, peacefulnessA state that is calm and tranquil
Verbsmollifymake more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
mollifycause to be more favorably inclined
English > mollification: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined.
Example "his unsuccessful mollification of the mob"
Synonympacification
Broaderappeasement, calmingThe act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
Spanishacallamiento, pacificación
Catalanpacificació
Verbsmollifymake more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
mollifycause to be more favorably inclined

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