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Mollification

The act of mollifying, or the state of being mollified; a softening.

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Appeasement 76% connected

The act of appeasing, or the state of being appeased; pacification.

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Calming 76% connected

of Calm

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Gentle 74% connected

Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Gentle 74% connected

Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Placate 74% connected

Same as Placard, 4 & 5.

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Placate 74% connected

Same as Placard, 4 & 5.

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Season 74% connected

One of the divisions of the year, marked by alternations in the length of day and night, or by distinct conditions of temperature, moisture, etc., ca…

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Season 74% connected

One of the divisions of the year, marked by alternations in the length of day and night, or by distinct conditions of temperature, moisture, etc., ca…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pacification 92% connected

The act or process of pacifying, or of making peace between parties at variance; reconciliation.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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