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pacify

verb

Pronunciation

ˈpæsɪfaɪ

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

Definitions

verb

  1. fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

verb

  1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

Example sentences

The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia
She managed to mollify the angry customer

Synonyms

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