- present participle of mollify.
mollifying
Example Sentences
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But if you can get on its wavelength, there’s a mollifying charm to Travolta’s debut.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
It’s a great character moment for Danvers, who has been more comfortable than Navarro in mollifying the powers-that-be.
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
Aside from mollifying Western observers, Khomeini was probably trying to reassure his liberal allies in the revolution against the shah, which included a vast number of active and vocal women.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 19, 2021
In other words, mollifying Wilson is the least of their worries right now.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2021
“Don’t tell the world what we’re trying to do,” Jack whispered in a mollifying tone.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
