The difference between Appease and Mollify

When used as verbs, appease means to make quiet, whereas mollify means to ease a burden, particularly worry.


check bellow for the other definitions of Appease and Mollify

  1. Appease as a verb:

    To make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to dispel (anger or hatred).

    Examples:

    "synonyms: calm pacify placate quelquiet stillull"

    "to appease the tumult of the ocean"

  2. Appease as a verb:

    To come to terms with; to adapt to the demands of.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: mollify propitiate"

    "They appeased the angry gods with burnt offerings."

  1. Mollify as a verb:

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

  2. Mollify as a verb:

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

  3. Mollify as a verb:

    To soften; to make tender