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to pacify
01
to calm someone who is angry or nervous
02
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
03
to take action against violence in order to bring peace
Example
He pacified the upset customer by offering a sincere apology.
They pacified the anxious dog by speaking to it softly and stroking its fur.
The soothing music pacified the tense atmosphere in the room.
The diplomat pacified the conflicting parties by facilitating peaceful negotiations.
The mother tried to pacify her crying baby by rocking him gently.
