← BackshareGuessmollify/ˈmɑlɪfaɪ/verbTo calm someone's anger or make them feel less upset.He tried to mollify his boss by apologizing for the mistake.A warm cup of tea can mollify a stressed mind.The company offered a refund to mollify the unhappy customer.SynonymsappeasepacifysoothecalmAntonymsprovokeanger