pacifier

• Существительное, обозначающее человека или предмет, который приносит мир или спокойствие, или устройство, даваемое младенцу для сосания или жевания для успокоения.

A noun referring to a person or thing that brings peace or calm, or a device given to an infant to suck or bite on for comfort.

1. PeacemakerB2formal

   A person who tries to bring about peace or calm a conflict.

   Миротворец

   • The diplomat acted as a pacifier between the two warring nations.
   • She was known as a pacifier in the office, always resolving disputes.
   • He played the role of a pacifier during the heated debate.

   Synonymsappeaserconciliatormediatorpeacekeeperpeacemakerreconciler

   Antonymsagitatorinstigatorprovocateurtroublemaker

2. Calming agentB2formal

   Anything that serves to calm, soothe, or pacify someone.

   Успокоительное средство

   • Music can be a great pacifier for a stressed mind.
   • A warm bath is often used as a pacifier for anxiety.
   • The gentle rain was a natural pacifier for the restless crowd.

   Synonymsanodynebalmnarcoticopiatepalliativesedativetranquilizer

   Antonymsaggravatorirritantprovocationstimulant

3. Baby sootherA2informal

   A rubber or plastic device given to an infant to suck or bite on, to calm them.

   Соска

   • The baby fell asleep with a pacifier in its mouth.
   • She bought a new pacifier for her teething infant.
   • The pacifier helped soothe the crying baby.

   Synonymscomforterdummy