The difference between Mitigate and Mollify

When used as verbs, mitigate means to reduce, lessen, or decrease, whereas mollify means to ease a burden, particularly worry.


check bellow for the other definitions of Mitigate and Mollify

  1. Mitigate as a verb (transitive):

    To reduce, lessen, or decrease; to make less severe or easier to bear.

  2. Mitigate as a verb (transitive):

    To downplay.

  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