The difference between Assuage and Mollify
When used as verbs, assuage means to lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.), whereas mollify means to ease a burden, particularly worry.
check bellow for the other definitions of Assuage and Mollify
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Assuage as a verb (transitive):
To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).
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Assuage as a verb (transitive):
To pacify or soothe (someone).
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Assuage as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):
To calm down, become less violent (of passion, hunger etc.); to subside, to abate.
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Mollify as a verb:
To ease a burden, particularly worry; make less painful; to comfort.
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Mollify as a verb:
To appease (anger), pacify, gain the good will of.
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Mollify as a verb:
To soften; to make tender