dulcify

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdʌlsɪfʌɪ/

verb (dulcifies, dulcifying, dulcified)

[with object] rare
  • sweeten: cider pap dulcified with molasses
  • calm or soothe: the exquisite melody dulcifies whatever pain the singer’s words express

Derivatives

dulcification

Pronunciation: /-fɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'sweeten'): from Latin dulcificare 'sweeten', from dulcis 'sweet'