pacify

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'apaiser, de calmer ou d'établir la paix avec quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent par la force ou la persuasion.

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.

   Apaiser, calmer

   • 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.

   Synonymesappeaseassuagecalmconciliatelullmollifyplacatequietsoothetranquilize

   Antonymesagitatearousedisturbenrageexciteinciteinflameprovokerileupset

2. Bring peace to a regionC1formal

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

   Pacifier une région

   • 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.

   Synonymescalmquellsettlesubduesuppress

   Antonymesagitateinciteinflameprovokestir