Mollifying and Provoking

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Mollifying adjective - Tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility.

Usage example: a future son-in-law using mollifying flattery to overcome a bad first impression

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Provoking is an antonym for mollifying.

Nearby Words: mollify, mollified, mollification

Provoking adjective - Serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction.

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Mollifying is an antonym for provoking.

Nearby Words: provoke, provoked, provocation

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