Pacifying: meaning, definitions and examples
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pacifying
[ ˈpæsɪˌfaɪɪŋ ]
in a conflict
To pacify means to calm or soothe someone who is angry or upset, especially during a conflict or disagreement. It involves making peace or resolving tensions.
Synonyms
appease, calm, placate, soothe
Examples of usage
- He tried to pacify the situation by offering a compromise.
- She pacified her friend by listening to their concerns and validating their feelings.
Translations
Translations of the word "pacifying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pacificador
🇮🇳 शांत करना
🇩🇪 beruhigend
🇮🇩 menenangkan
🇺🇦 заспокійливий
🇵🇱 uspokajający
🇯🇵 鎮静
🇫🇷 apaisant
🇪🇸 calmante
🇹🇷 yatıştırıcı
🇰🇷 진정시키는
🇸🇦 مهدئ
🇨🇿 uklidňující
🇸🇰 upokojujúci
🇨🇳 安抚
🇸🇮 pomirjujoč
🇮🇸 róandi
🇰🇿 тыныштандырушы
🇬🇪 მშვიდობიანი
🇦🇿 sakitləşdirici
🇲🇽 calmante
Word origin
The word 'pacify' comes from the Latin word 'pacificare', which is derived from 'pax' meaning 'peace' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'. The concept of pacifying has been present in various cultures throughout history, as a way to maintain harmony and resolve conflicts peacefully.
See also: pacification, pacificatory, pacifier.