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to pacify
01
to calm someone who is angry or nervous
Transitive: to pacify sb
Examples
The mother tried to pacify her crying baby by rocking him gently.
02
to take action against violence in order to bring peace
Transitive: to pacify a violent situation
Examples
UN negotiators tirelessly worked to pacify the border dispute and prevent another brutal war.
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