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   pacify

   /ˈpasɪfʌɪ/

   verb

   • 1. quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of: "he had to pacify angry spectators"
   • ▪ bring peace to (a country or warring factions), especially by the use or threat of military force: "the general pacified northern Italy"

   Word Origin late 15th century (earlier (late Middle English) as pacification): from Old French pacefier, from Latin pacificare, based on pax, pac- ‘peace’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. pacification noun
   • 2. pacificatory adjective

   Scrabble Points: 16

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   The meaning of PACIFY is to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe. How to use pacify in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Pacify.

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   PACIFY definition: 1. to cause someone who is angry or upset to be calm and satisfied: 2. to bring peace to a place…. Learn more.

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   If you pacify someone who is angry, upset, or not pleased, you succeed in making them calm or pleased.

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   Pacify definition: to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquility; quiet; calm. See examples of PACIFY used in a sentence.

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   a. To end war, fighting, or violence in (a region or country), especially by military force. b. To subdue or quell (an insurrection or conflict, for example). c. To cause (a group) to end a rebellion or other violent action.

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   PACIFY meaning: 1. to cause someone who is angry or upset to be calm and satisfied: 2. to bring peace to a place…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of pacify. verb. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of. synonyms: appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, mollify, placate. see more. verb. fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location) “The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia” see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Pacify."