pacify
verb (used with object)
pacifying
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present participleof pacify.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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At this point, even pacifying the thousands of fans who protested against the club's ownership before the Old Trafford defeat by 10-man City looks beyond them.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
It’s this exposé of societal absurdity and Meursault’s atheistic refusal to play along with pacifying notions of sin and redemption, that makes“The Stranger” a pinnacle of confrontational literature.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
If the Fed is otherwise confident in its bank-liquidity regulations, there’s no obvious reason pacifying the overnight lending market should be a policy concern.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
Gradually, Chen’s measures succeeded in pacifying the unrest.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2022
His pacifying voice— “Momma, she—” “You shut up, Ju. I’m talking to your sister.”
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
