mollifier
One who calms
A mollifier is something or someone that mollifies—that soothes, calms, or appeases.
The word appears most often in contexts where anger or dissatisfaction needs to be softened: The pay raise was a mollifier for disgruntled employees.
In mathematics, a mollifier is a smooth function used to approximate rougher functions, smoothing out irregularities—a technical application of the same core idea.
Neutral conflict resolver
- diplomatOfficial foreign representative
- negotiatorOne who bargains professionally
- arbiterOne who settles disputes
- intermediaryAgent linking two parties
peacemaker · facilitator · reconciler · go-between · broker · liaison · moderator · envoy
Lessen someone's anger
alleviate · conciliate · defuse · ameliorate · quell · soften · ease · calm
Friction-reducing substance
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- balmHealing topical preparation
- salveTopical healing preparation
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
cream · lotion · unguent · liniment · conditioner · softener · demulcent · humectant
Inducing a settled state
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- tenderSoft or sore
- gentleSoft and kind
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
patient · empathetic · warmhearted · benevolent · gracious · consoling · reassuring · comforting
Negotiation between nations
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
rapprochement · accord · settlement · detente · olive-branch · truce · goodwill · cooperation
mediator
Neutral conflict resolver
- diplomatOfficial foreign representative
- negotiatorOne who bargains professionally
- arbiterOne who settles disputes
intermediary · peacemaker · facilitator · reconciler · go-between · broker · liaison · moderator · envoy · ambassador
placate
Lessen someone's anger
allay · alleviate · conciliate · defuse · ameliorate · quell · soften · ease · calm · temper
lubricant
Friction-reducing substance
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- balmHealing topical preparation
- salveTopical healing preparation
ointment · cream · lotion · unguent · liniment · conditioner · softener · demulcent · humectant · buffer
calming
Inducing a settled state
compassionate · patient · empathetic · warmhearted · benevolent · gracious · consoling · reassuring · comforting · sympathetic
diplomacy
Negotiation between nations
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
dialogue · rapprochement · accord · settlement · detente · olive-branch · truce · goodwill · cooperation · consensus
mollifieragitator
One who foments discord
provocateur · irritant · inflamer · inciter · antagonist
mollifierinstigator
One who provokes action
troublemaker · rabble-rouser · firebrand · agitator · provocateur