Pacifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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pacifying

 

[ ˈpæsɪˌfaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

in a baby

To pacify a baby means to quiet or soothe them, usually by giving them a pacifier or rocking them gently.

Synonyms

calm, quiet, soothe

Examples of usage

  • She pacified the crying baby by giving him a bottle.
  • He tried to pacify the toddler by singing a lullaby.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,211 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.