Synonym of MOLLIFY

The correct answer is D. Appease.

To appease someone is to make them less angry or upset. This can be done by apologizing, offering to make amends, or simply listening to them and trying to understand their point of view.

Chastise means to scold or punish someone, usually for doing something wrong. Testify means to give evidence in a court of law. Rebuke means to criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.

Here are some examples of how the word “appease” can be used in a sentence:

• The government tried to appease the protesters by offering to meet with their leaders.
• The teacher appeased the angry student by giving him a break from class.
• The husband appeased his wife by buying her flowers.

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