Pronunciation: /ˈpæsəˌfaɪɪŋ/
verb to calm or soothe someone or something
A1 She pacifies her baby by singing a lullaby.
A2 The teacher pacified the students by promising extra recess time.
B1 The therapist used calming techniques to pacify the anxious patient.
B2 The negotiator was skilled at pacifying the conflicting parties during the meeting.
C1 The diplomat's ability to pacify tensions between countries was commendable.
C2 The CEO's leadership style was effective in pacifying the concerns of the employees.
adjective having the quality of calming or soothing
A1 The pacifying music helped the baby fall asleep.
A2 She used a pacifying tone to calm down the angry customer.
B1 The pacifying effect of the meditation helped reduce his anxiety.
B2 The therapist used pacifying techniques to help the patient manage their stress.
C1 The pacifying presence of the leader helped diffuse the tension in the room.
C2 Her pacifying words had a soothing effect on the crowd, preventing a potential conflict.
formal The diplomat played a crucial role in pacifying the tensions between the two countries.
informal She always has a way of pacifying people when they are upset.
slang I tried pacifying my little brother by giving him some candy.
figurative Listening to music has a pacifying effect on my mind after a long day.
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