pacify

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de acalmar, tranquilizar ou estabelecer a paz com alguém ou algo, muitas vezes pela força ou pela persuasão.

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.

   Acalmar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosappeaseassuagecalmconciliatelullmollifyplacatequietsoothetranquilize

   Antônimosagitatearousedisturbenrageexciteinciteinflameprovokerileupset

2. Bring peace to a regionC1formal

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

   Pacificação de uma região

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscalmquellsettlesubduesuppress

   Antônimosagitateinciteinflameprovokestir