pacify

Etymology

From Middle French pacifier, from Latin pāx (“peace”) + verb faciō (“I do, make”).

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/, /ˈpæsəfaɪ/

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Verb

pacify (third-person singular simple present pacifies, present participle pacifying, simple past and past participle pacified)

1. (transitive) To bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.
2. (transitive) To appease (someone).