mold | (verb) become moldy; spoil due to humidity | Synonyms: mildew, mould |
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(verb) shape or influence; give direction to | Synonyms: determine, influence, mould, regulate, shape |
(verb) fit tightly, follow the contours of | Synonyms: mould |
(verb) form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold | Synonyms: cast, mould |
(verb) make something, usually for a specific function | Synonyms: forge, form, mould, shape, work |
(verb) form in clay, wax, etc | Synonyms: model, mould |
molder | (verb) break down | Synonyms: decompose, moulder, rot |
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molest | (verb) annoy continually or chronically | Synonyms: beset, chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, plague, provoke |
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(verb) harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to | - |
mollify | (verb) make less rigid or softer | - |
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(verb) make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else | Synonyms: moderate, season, temper |
(verb) cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of | Synonyms: appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, pacify, placate |
mollycoddle | (verb) treat with excessive indulgence | Synonyms: baby, cocker, coddle, cosset, featherbed, indulge, pamper, spoil |
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molt | (verb) cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers | Synonyms: exuviate, moult, shed, slough |
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