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

  1. Assuage as a verb (transitive):

    To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).

  2. Assuage as a verb (transitive):

    To pacify or soothe (someone).

  3. Assuage as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):

    To calm down, become less violent (of passion, hunger etc.); to subside, to abate.

  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