The action of soothing or softening something.

The action of the verb in various senses.

The action of mollify, v.; an instance of this.

The action or process of making something, or becoming, soft or softer (in various senses). Also: an instance of this.

Moderating, moderation; lightening, alleviation, mitigation; due regulation. Obsolete or archaic.

Abatement of severity or rigour; the action or an act of making something less severe; restriction within moderate limits. In early use also…

Remission from pain, punishment, an obligation, etc.; commutation, dispensation, revocation. Now chiefly Law.

Softening; mitigation.

The action of mollify, v.; appeasement, pacification; reduction in severity; an instance of this.

The action of quieting (in various senses); the state of being quieted or quiet; peace.

Correction, subduing, moderating. Obsolete. rare.