The difference between Mollify and Propitiate

When used as verbs, mollify means to ease a burden, particularly worry, whereas propitiate means to conciliate, appease, or make peace with someone, particularly a god or spirit.


check bellow for the other definitions of Mollify and Propitiate

  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. Propitiate as a verb (transitive):

    To conciliate, appease, or make peace with someone, particularly a god or spirit.

  2. Propitiate as a verb (transitive):

    To make propitious or favourable.

  3. Propitiate as a verb (intransitive):

    To make propitiation; to atone.