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Synonyms & Similar Words
pacifier
soother
calmer
comforter
alleviator
mitigator
appeaser
conciliator
peacemaker
diplomat
moderator
mediator
arbitrator
negotiator
reconciler
settler
smoother
softener
tranquilizer
sedative
relaxant
reliever
lenitive
balm
solace
consolation
reassurance
placator
propitiator
expiator
Meaning of Mollifier
A mollifier is something or someone that soothes or calms a person or situation.
Definitions
- A person or thing that mollifies, especially one that alleviates or mitigates a difficult or unpleasant situation
- * A substance used to soothe or calm the skin or mucous membranes
Etymology of Mollifier
The word "mollifier" originates from the Latin "mollis," meaning soft, and the suffix "-fy," which forms a verb meaning to make or cause something to be in a certain state
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including medicine, diplomacy, and social interactions, to describe something or someone that has a calming or soothing effect
Example Uses
- The diplomat acted as a mollifier between the two warring nations, helping to negotiate a peaceful resolution
- * The new cream is a great mollifier for dry, irritated skin
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
irritant
provocateur
agitator
instigator
antagonist
adversary
opponent
challenger
contender
rival
enemy
foe
tormentor
harasser
pest
nuisance
troublemaker
inflamer
exciter
stimulator
exacerbator
intensifier
aggravator