Pacify – Meaning, Definition, Synonyms, and Antonyms
Pacify is used as a “Verb” in English to mean calming someone or helping bring an unsettled situation back to calm or peace.
Meaning:
To pacify means to calm or soothe someone, especially when they are angry, upset, frightened, or protesting. It can also mean reducing tension so that conflict ends or a situation becomes peaceful again.
Definition:
To calm down, soothe, or bring peace to a person, group, or situation.
Example Sentences:
- She tried to pacify the crying baby by singing a lullaby.
- The mediator worked to pacify the protestors by acknowledging their concerns and outlining next steps.
- His calm explanation helped pacify the angry crowd.
- After the argument, she brought peace to the conversation by listening first.
Pacify Synonyms:
- Comforting
- Soothe
- Calm
- Peaceful
- Placate
- Appease
- Tranquil
- Peace
Pacify Antonyms:
- Agitate
- Irritate
- Provoke
- Enrage
- Exasperate
- Upset
- Disrupt
- Pacifism (as a contrasting idea in meaning/use)
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