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mollification

/mɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does mollification mean?

noun

The act of making something less severe or unpleasant, or the process of softening or mollifying something.

Example

"The politician's mollification of the crowd was a masterful move, as it helped to diffuse the tension and prevent further unrest."

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