Mollify
(verb)
To soothe or pacify someone who is angry or upset.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word "mollus" meaning "soft".
Examples:
- He tried to mollify her by bringing her flowers.
- The company tried to mollify the angry customers by offering them a discount.
- The manager tried to mollify the workers by promising them a pay raise.
- Mollifying someone means to calm them down, to reduce their anger or upset.
- Mollifying can be done by using words, gestures or actions that show understanding and empathy.