 pacify |
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| 1. | [ verb ] cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of | |
| Synonyms: | appease mollify conciliate gentle gruntle placate assuage lenify | |
| Examples: | "She managed to mollify her angry boss" |
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| Related terms: | calm peace peace appeaser conciliation placation comforter | |
| 2. | [ verb ] fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location) | |
| Examples: | "The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia" |
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| Related terms: | establish appeaser peace | |
