pacify

ˈpæsɪfaɪ
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Translation of pacify from English into Dutch

Verb

tr.
1.

calm individuals

calm someone's anger or agitation
  • She tried to pacify the crying baby.Ze probeerde de huilende baby te kalmeren.
2.

peace

bring peace to a place by ending violence
  • The government aimed to pacify the war-torn region.De regering streefde ernaar om de door oorlog verscheurde regio te pacificeren.
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Synonyms and analogies of pacify in English

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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.

Translations of "pacify" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
kalmerenv.

We can create some hype about his ill-health, which will in turn pacify the media as well.

We zeggen dat hij problemen heeft en dat zal de media kalmeren.

sussenv.

If we can't pacify them, well, your number is up.

Als we ze niet kunnen sussen, is dit niet je geluksdag.

geruststellenv.

A warm smile can often pacify an upset friend.

Een warme glimlach kan een van streek geraakte vriend vaak geruststellen.

pacificeren

There is a whole series of drugs that will help remove the symptoms and "pacify" fungi.

Er is een hele reeks medicijnen die de symptomen helpen verwijderen en schimmels "pacificeren".

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pacify: Examples and translations in context

Parents often pacify their children during moments of tantrums.

Ouders proberen hun kinderen vaak te kalmeren wanneer ze een driftbui hebben.

Well, then why don't you go downstairs and pacify them?

Nou, waarom ga je dan niet naar beneden om ze te kalmeren?

That's as may be, but I need you to do your job now and pacify them.

Dat is misschien zo, maar jij moet nu je werk doen en ze kalmeren.

What if we pacify them with a parting gift?

Als we ze nu eens kalmeren met een afscheidscadeau?

What if we pacify them with a parting gift?

Als we ze nu eens kalmeren met een afscheidscadeau?

Unfortunately, the majority of this country is oblivious to the fact that gmos are being knowingly and maliciously introduced into their food supply as a means to poison and pacify the population with cancer and obesity.

Helaas is de meerderheid van dit land zich niet bewust van het feit dat ggo's willens en wetens in hun voedselvoorziening worden geïntroduceerd als een middel om de bevolking met kanker en obesitas te vergiftigen en te pacificeren.

Your squad must pacify 30 war zones.

Je team moet 30 oorlogsgebieden pacificeren.

Yet in all this, I know I'm the luckiest unlucky man ever to live, because you and the children warm, feed, clothe, pacify, and rejuvenate me by never leaving my heart.

"Maar, in dit alles, ... weet ik dat ik de gelukkigste... onfortuinlijke man ben, die ooit leefde, ... omdat jij en de kinderen, verwarmen, voeden, ... kleden, pacificeren en me verjongen... door mijn hart nooit te verlaten."

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