Definition

The action of calming someone down or making a situation less severe.

Example

The manager's mollification of the angry customer helped resolve the issue peacefully.

Conversation

I think we need some mollification after that argument we had earlier.

Yeah, it was pretty heated, wasn't it?

Maybe we can grab a coffee and talk it out?

Sounds good! A little chat always helps with mollification.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mollification → It is formed from "mollis" (meaning soft) and "-ficare" (meaning to make). The word describes the act of making something soft or less severe.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'soft' — 'mollis' means soft, and '-ficare' means to make. This helps you remember that mollification is about softening or easing something.

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