Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pacified
verb
/ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪd/
Definition
To bring peace to a state of unrest or to calm someone who is angry or agitated.
Examples
- After the heated argument, she pacified him by offering a sincere apology.
- The teacher pacified the upset student with gentle words of encouragement.
- Efforts to pacify the protesting crowd resulted in a peaceful resolution.
Meaning
The act of soothing or calming someone or something, especially after a state of excitement or anger.
Synonyms
- calmed
- appeased
- soothed
- reconciled
- trouched
