Word of the Week: Mollify
mol·li·fy \ˈmä-lə-ˌfī\ verb (mollifies, mollifying, mollified) to soothe; to gain the good will of [Synonyms: appease, pacify] to reduce the rigidity of something [Synonyms: soften] to moderate; to reduce in intensity [Synonyms: assuage, temper] Examples: To mollify the recent complaints from conservative parents, the school banned all female students from wearing miniskirts to school. Using fabric softener will […]