MOLLIFYING Meaning and
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Mollifying is a verb that refers to the act of soothing or calming someone or something in order to alleviate hostility, anger, or agitation. It involves the process of easing tensions, pacifying conflicts, or lessening the severity of a situation through various means or actions.
When a person mollifies someone, they attempt to alleviate their anger or irritation by using persuasive or comforting words, actions, or gestures. This can include apologizing, offering compromises, or demonstrating empathy and understanding. Mollifying involves actively trying to diffuse a volatile situation by implementing measures that can potentially bring about peace, cooperation, or reconciliation.
On a broader scale, in diplomatic or political terms, mollifying can involve strategies or policies aimed at appeasing or satisfying factions or nations that are in conflict or disagreement. It may involve negotiations, the provision of benefits, or concessions in order to promote goodwill and to reduce hostilities between parties.
Overall, mollifying is an intentional effort to alleviate tension, anger, or agitation by employing tactics or methods that aim to calm, comfort, or pacify others. Whether on a personal or larger scale, the objective of mollifying is to foster understanding, cooperation, and a more harmonious state of affairs.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for MOLLIFYING
Etymology of MOLLIFYING
The word mollifying comes from the Latin word mollificare, which is a combination of mollis (soft) and facere (to make). In English, the term mollify emerged in the late 15th century, originally meaning to soften or make tender. Over time, its meaning evolved to describe the act of calming or pacifying someone's angry or agitated feelings, hence mollifying.
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