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amollish

|a-mol-lish|

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/əˈmɒlɪʃ/

to soften or soothe

Etymology
Etymology Information

'amollish' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'amollisshen,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'mollisshen' meant 'to soften.'

Historical Evolution

'amollisshen' transformed into the modern English word 'amollish' through gradual phonetic changes.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to soften or make gentle,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to soften or soothe; to make less harsh or severe.

The gentle music amollished the tense atmosphere.

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Last updated: 2025/07/19 09:51