pacify

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas zu beruhigen, zu besänftigen oder Frieden herzustellen, oft mit Gewalt oder Überredung.

A verb used to indicate the act of calming, soothing, or bringing peace to someone or something, often by force or persuasion.

1. Calm or sootheB2formal

   To make someone who is angry, upset, or excited become calm and peaceful.

   Beruhigen

   • The mother tried to pacify her crying baby with a lullaby.
   • He attempted to pacify the angry customer with a refund.
   • The negotiator worked to pacify the tense situation.

   Synonymeappeaseassuagecalmconciliatelullmollifyplacatequietsoothetranquilize

   Antonymeagitatearousedisturbenrageexciteinciteinflameprovokerileupset

2. Bring peace to a regionC1formal

   To establish peace in a region or area that is experiencing conflict or unrest.

   Befrieden

   • The government sent troops to pacify the rebellious province.
   • Diplomatic efforts were made to pacify the war-torn region.
   • The treaty helped pacify the border disputes between the two countries.

   Synonymecalmquellsettlesubduesuppress

   Antonymeagitateinciteinflameprovokestir