lenify

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

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

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