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Definition pacify in American English

pacify verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈpæsɪˌfaɪ/
1

to make someone who is angry, worried, or upset feel calmer or happier

Example

The statement was clearly intended to pacify worried consumers.

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2

to establish peace in a place by ending a war or violence

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Definition pacify in American English