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pacify

/ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

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/ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по успокоению, смягчению или установлению мира с кем-либо или чем-либо, часто силой или убеждением.

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.

    ruУспокаивать

    • 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.

    Synonymsappeaseassuagecalmconciliatelullmollifyplacatequietsoothetranquilize

    Antonymsagitatearousedisturbenrageexciteinciteinflameprovokerileupset

  2. Bring peace to a regionC1formal

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

    ruУмиротворить

    • 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.

    Synonymscalmquellsettlesubduesuppress

    Antonymsagitateinciteinflameprovokestir

Forms
  • pacified past participle
  • pacified past simple
  • pacifying present participle
  • pacifies third person singular
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