pacify
verb (used with object)
pacifyingly
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a word derived from
pacify.
Example Sentences
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"We will all begin together then," said Philip pacifyingly.
From Hubert's Wife A Story for You by Minnie Mary Lee
We cannot, indeed, be so near them," said he pacifyingly, "although we have flown since last evening.
From Riven Bonds. Vol. II. A Novel, in Two Volumes by E. Werner
"I'll see, Aunt 'Melia," he answered pacifyingly, as he drew his brother out of doors.
From Hillsboro People by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
"It did not come to an issue," said Willy, pacifyingly; "they did not let him go, but removed him to a distant garrison, and he has been in the Ministry of War for three years."
From The Sign of Flame by E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers) Werner
"Let me explain this matter to you," said the Chief Forester pacifyingly.
From The Sign of Flame by E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers) Werner
