mollify

/ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/verb
High School
1

To ease a burden, particularly to ease a worry; make less painful; to comfort.

2

To appease anger, pacify, gain the good will of.

3

To soften; to make tender.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

mabmacmadmaemagmahmaimajmakmal

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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