has been pacifying

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of pacify (3rd person singular).
  pacify

  verb (used with object)

  to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquility; quiet; calm.

Related Words

• allay
• ameliorate
• assuage
• mitigate
• mollify
• placate
• quell
• repress
• smooth over
• soothe
• tame