pacified

Definitions

To bring peace to a state or region by ending conflict or violence.

To soothe or calm someone who is angry or agitated.

Examples

The mother finally pacified the crying infant by rocking him gently in her arms.

The diplomat hoped that the new trade agreement would be enough to pacify the restless protesters.

Synonyms

calmed appeased soothed placated mollified tranquilized assuaged

Antonyms

agitated provoked enraged incited disturbed angered inflamed