Synonyms for Mollify (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of):
appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, pacify, placate, gruntle, lenifyWordNet sense 2 (make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate):
season, temperFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit