Word of the day
mollify
1. appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)
“nature reserves were set up around the power stations to mollify local conservationists”
2. reduce the severity of (something); soften
“the women hoped to mollify the harsh wilderness environment”
verb
/ˈmɑləˌfaɪ/
Test your comprehension with these four exercises!
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"The mother hoped to mollify her child's fear of the dark with a comforting _____that would help him feel safe."
Select three words related to mollify
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- pacify
- soothe
- inflame
- agitate
- appease
- provoke
Choose the phrase that uses mollify correctly
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Find a word related to mollify
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