mollifier
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/'mɒləˌfaɪə/
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/'mɒlɪfaɪə/
Someone or something that helps to make a situation less tense or angry by being gentle and understanding.
The mollifier's gentle words helped to calm the upset crowd.
A substance or method that makes something softer or more flexible, like when treating leather or fabric.
The mollifier was used to soften the leather, making it more comfortable to touch.