pacifying
ˈpæsɪfaɪɪŋ
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Definition of pacifying - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

making calmreducing anger or agitation
  • Her pacifying words eased the tension in the room.
  • The pacifying music helped calm the baby.
  • His pacifying tone made everyone feel better.
calming soothing
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Origin of pacifying

Latin, pax (peace) + -fy (to make)

Terms with pacifying included in their meaning

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calming effect
calming or pacifying in nature
pacifying
intended to pacify by granting concessions
pacifying
in a manner intended to pacify or satisfy
pacifying
in a manner intended to pacify
pacifying
intended to pacify or placate
conflict resolution
aimed at pacifying or reconciling differences

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  1. French:apaisant, ...
  2. German:beruhigend, ...
  3. Italian:rassicurante, ...
  4. Spanish:tranquilizador, ...
  5. Portuguese:pacificadoras, ...
  6. Chinese:缓和的, ...
  7. Japanese:怒りを和らげる, ...
  8. Arabic:مُهَدِّئ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַרְגִּיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:успокаивающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заспокійливий, ...
  12. Hindi:शांतकारी, ...
pacify
ˈpæsɪfaɪ
pacifiedpacifies

Definition of pacify - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
calm individualscalm someone's anger or agitation
  • She tried to pacify the crying baby.
appease calm soothe
2.
peacebring peace to a place by ending violence
  • The government aimed to pacify the war-torn region.
appease calm
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Origin of pacify

Latin, pacificare (to make peace)

Examples of pacify in a sentence

  • The manager tried to pacify the upset customer.
  • Efforts to pacify the protesters were unsuccessful.
  • The treaty helped pacify the neighboring countries.

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  1. French:calmer, ...
  2. German:beruhigen, befrieden, ...
  3. Italian:calmare, pacificare, ...
  4. Spanish:calmar, pacificar, ...
  5. Portuguese:acalmar, pacificar, ...
  6. Chinese:安抚, 镇压, ...
  7. Japanese:なだめる, 平和にする, ...
  8. Arabic:هَدَّأ, هَدَّأَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַרְגִּיעַ, לְהַשְׁכִּין שָׁלוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:успокаивать, умиротворять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заспокоїти, умиротворяти, ...
  12. Hindi:शांत करना, शांति स्थापित करना, ...
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