English dictionary

pacify

/'p/&/s/@/,f/aI/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

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

verb.emotion

Synonyms appease assuage conciliate gentle gruntle lenify mollify placate

Source: WordNet 3.0
fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

verb.creation

Examples
The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To make to be at peace; to appease; to calm; to still; to quiet; to allay the agitation, excitement, or resentment of; to tranquillize; as, to <i>pacify</i> a man when angry; to <i>pacify</i> pride, appetite, or importunity.

verb

Source: webster1913