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pacify

pac·i·fy

pacify

 
 
pronunciation:
pae sih faI
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: pacifies, pacifying, pacified
definition: to calm or bring back peace of mind to.
The speaker pacified the angry crowd.Talking about the problem pacified her.
synonyms:
calm, soothe
antonyms:
anger, antagonize, arouse, irritate
similar words:
appease, comfort, ease, lull, relax, relieve
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derivation: pacifiable (adj.)
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