Question

What is the best definition for the underlined word based on the following sentence?

"Time had done nothing to mollify Chillingworth's hatred towards Reverend Dimmesdale."

A. Accept
B. Soften
C. Promote
D. Heal
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Answer 1

hey I would love to help but... what’s the underlined word.

Comment the word so I can pick a answer!

Answer 2

B.) Soften

Step-by-step explanation:

The word mollify means to pacify or conciliate someone's anger or fear, to alleviate these feelings. These are strong feelings so it can be considered that the person would be softening them. In this example, it means that time hadn't' done anything for the hate Chillingworth felt for Reverend Dimmesdale.