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mollify

/ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

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verb

Besänftigen, beruhigen

To ease a burden, particularly worry; make less painful; to comfort.

Examples :

"The teacher tried to mollify the students' fears about the upcoming test by promising a thorough review session. "

Der Lehrer versuchte, die Ängste der Schüler vor der bevorstehenden Prüfung zu besänftigen, indem er eine gründliche Wiederholungsstunde versprach.

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verb

Besänftigen, besänftigen

To appease (anger), pacify, gain the good will of.

Examples :

"Hoping to mollify his angry mother, David offered to do all the dishes. "

In der Hoffnung, seine wütende Mutter zu besänftigen, bot David an, das gesamte Geschirr zu spülen.

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verb

Besänftigen, mildern

To soften; to make tender

Examples :

"The teacher tried to mollify the angry student by listening to his concerns. "

Der Lehrer versuchte, den wütenden Schüler zu besänftigen, indem er sich seine Sorgen anhörte.

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