Definition of Mollify

to soothe in temper or disposition

Examples of Mollify in a sentence

I am hoping the hot tea and crackers will mollify my husband and help him relax. 🔊

If John Smith wants to win the election, he will have to mollify the voters he angered during last week’s debate.  🔊

Perhaps a warm glass of milk will mollify my upset stomach. 🔊

When the baby started to cry, his mother tried to mollify him with a bottle of milk.  🔊

The manager tried to mollify the angry workers by giving them longer breaks.  🔊

Although alterations have been made to the new healthcare law, it is doubtful if these changes will mollify displeased voters.  🔊

Whenever I do something wrong, I make an apology to mollify the person I offended.  🔊

After breaking my favorite plate, my little boy tried to mollify me with a kiss on my cheek.  🔊

When Jake forgot his wedding anniversary, he tried to mollify his wife by giving her a diamond necklace.  🔊

Because the writer hoped to get a good review, he made changes in his novel to mollify the critics.  🔊

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