CEFR B2

pacify

verb

Meaning

To calm someone down or make them less angry, agitated, or upset; to bring peace or quiet to a situation.

Examples

The mother tried to pacify her screaming child with a warm bottle of milk.
Diplomats worked tirelessly to pacify the warring factions and negotiate a ceasefire.

Synonyms: calm, soothe, appease, mollify

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pacify (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/

Definition

To calm someone down or make them less angry, agitated, or upset; to bring peace or quiet to a situation.

Examples

The mother tried to pacify her screaming child with a warm bottle of milk.
Diplomats worked tirelessly to pacify the warring factions and negotiate a ceasefire.
A small bribe was offered to pacify the angry crowd and prevent further protest.

How to Use pacify

pacify someone with something (prepositional phrase): To calm someone using a particular item or action. — "He tried to pacify his upset girlfriend with flowers."

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