verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

mollify, amortize, humanize

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Example Sentences

Example:After a heated argument, she tried to mollify him by offering an apology.

Definition:To soothe or calm, usually by making someone less angry or less upset.

From mollify

Example:His noble efforts aim to amortize the harsh penalties in the criminal justice system.

Definition:To reduce or remove the harshness or violence in something or someone, making it less severe or cruel.

From amortize

Example:The city council voted to humanize the urban landscape by planting more trees and creating green spaces.

Definition:To make a person or thing more like a human being, typically by introducing the qualities of a human being, such as kindness or warmth.

From humanize