Pacify

B1 8+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of pacify

calm
soothe
appease

Antonyms of pacify

provoke
agitate
incite

Collocations of pacify

pacify a situation
Frequency: 80 %

The mediator was able to pacify the situation between the two parties.

pacify a crowd
Frequency: 75 %

The police used loudspeakers to pacify the unruly crowd.

pacify anger
Frequency: 70 %

He tried to pacify her anger by apologizing.

pacify a crying baby
Frequency: 65 %

She sang a lullaby to pacify the crying baby.

pacify fears
Frequency: 60 %

He reassured her to pacify her fears about the upcoming presentation.

Idiomatic Expressions for pacify

  • Phrase: pacify a situation
    Meaning: to calm or settle a tense or hostile situation
    Usage: The mediator's role was to pacify the situation between the two conflicting parties.