Standard Lemma guide

lenify

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈliːnɪfaɪ/
  • /ˈlɛnɪfaɪ/

1

verb

Meaning 1

To assuage or mitigate; to soften (fever/pain/effects etc.).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete, transitive

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • She managed to mollify the angry customer

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pacify, conciliate, assuage, appease, mollify, placate, gentle, gruntle

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: calm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, lull, still

History

Etymology

From Latin lēnis (“soft, mild”) + -ify. Compare French lénifier. See lenition.