The difference between Mollify and Placate

When used as verbs, mollify means to ease a burden, particularly worry, whereas placate means to calm.

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  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

  1. Placate as a verb (transitive):

    To calm; to bring peace to; to influence someone who was furious to the point that he or she becomes content or at least no longer irate.

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