pacify

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈpæsɪfaɪ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈpæsəˌfaɪ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(pas′ə fī′)

Inflections of 'pacify' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
pacifies
v 3rd person singular
pacifying
v pres p
pacified
v past
pacified
v past p

pacify
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Sense: To mollify
Synonyms:
conciliate, appease, placate, mollify, propitiate, assuage, soothe Collocations, smooth over, calm Collocations, tranquilize, subdue Collocations, pour oil on troubled waters, quiet Collocations
Sense: To quiet
Synonyms:
soothe Collocations, silence Collocations, lull Collocations, quiet Collocations


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