Definitions for pacify

Definitions for (verb) pacify

Main entry: pacify

Definition: fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

Usage: The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia


Main entry: placate, gruntle, gentle, lenify, pacify, mollify, conciliate, appease, assuage

Definition: cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

Usage: She managed to mollify the angry customer


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