Lenify

/ˈliːnɪfaɪ/

Synonyms for "lenify" (46 found)

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Closest matches (10)

abate allay alleviate blunt chasten constrain control

Verb(3 words)

appease assuage conciliate

Strong matches (13)

damp dampende emphasizedeaden diminish dull extenuate lay lessen lighten mitigate

Verb(2 words)

Related words (23)

moderate modulate palliateplay downreduce restrain slackenslow downsmother soften stifle subdue suppresstake the edge offtame tempertone downtune downunderplay weaken

Verb(3 words)

mollify pacify placate

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calmcalm downlull quiet quieten still tranquilize tranquillise tranquillize

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And it is used for squinancies and inflammations in the throat ; whereby it seemeth to have a mollifying and lenifying virtue

Source: wiktionary

These first infused, to lenify the pain He tugs with pincers, but he tugs in vain

Source: wiktionary

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