pacify
[ pas-uh-fahy ]
/ ˈpæs əˌfaɪ /
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verb (used with object), pac·i·fied, pac·i·fy·ing.
to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity; quiet; calm: to pacify an angry man.
to appease: to pacify one's appetite.
to reduce to a state of submission, especially by military force; subdue.
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pacify
/ (ˈpæsɪˌfaɪ) /
verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)
to calm the anger or agitation of; mollify
to restore to peace or order, esp by the threat or use of force
Derived forms of pacify
pacifiable, adjectiveWord Origin for pacify
C15: from Old French pacifier; see pacific
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