The difference between Mollify and Soothe
When used as verbs, mollify means to ease a burden, particularly worry, whereas soothe means to restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility.
check bellow for the other definitions of Mollify and Soothe
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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
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Soothe as a verb (transitive):
To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive):
To allay; assuage; mitigate; soften.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive, rare):
To smooth over; render less obnoxious.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive):
To calm or placate someone or some situation.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive):
To ease or relieve pain or suffering.
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Soothe as a verb (intransitive):
To temporise by assent, concession, flattery, or cajolery.
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Soothe as a verb (intransitive):
To bring comfort or relief.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive):
To keep in good humour; wheedle; cajole; flatter.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To prove true; verify; confirm as true.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To confirm the statements of; maintain the truthfulness of (a person); bear out.
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Soothe as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To assent to; yield to; humour by agreement or concession.