English Synonym Finder

pacify

Definitions

To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.

To bring peace to a country or group by ending war or conflict.

Examples

The mother sang a soft lullaby to pacify her crying baby.

The government attempted to pacify the protesters by promising new reforms.

He tried to pacify his angry colleague with a sincere apology.

Synonyms

appease placate soothe calm mollify conciliate assuage

Antonyms

provoke agitate incite enrage inflame exasperate antagonize