pac (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /pæk/

Definition

To calm or pacify someone, especially by giving them what they want.

Examples

• The mother tried to pac her crying baby with a bottle.

• He attempted to pac the investors by assuring them of the company's stability.

• The government's new policy was designed to pac the striking workers.

How to Use pac

pac someone (prepositional phrase)

To make someone calm or less angry. — "She tried to pac her angry brother."

pac down (phrasal verb)

To become calm or quiet. — "The baby finally began to pac down after being fed."

Synonyms of pac

Words with a similar meaning to pac:

• calm
• soothe
• appease
• placate

Antonyms of pac

Words with the opposite meaning to pac:

• anger
• provoke
• incite

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