mollify vs soften

mollify and soften both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mollify	No	No	Yes	No
soften	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, soften is a hypernym of mollify; that is, soften is a word with a broader meaning than mollify:

mollify (verb)	soften (verb)
make less rigid or softer	become soft or softer
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else	make soft or softer
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of	lessen in force or effect
	make less severe or harsh
	protect from impact
	make (images or sounds) soft or softer
	give in, as to influence or pressure