Definitions

1. verb

to make (a person or place) peaceful or quiet, typically by suppressing opposition or dissent

“The government sought to pacificate the region by deploying troops.”

2. verb

to make (a person or place) peaceful or quiet, typically by suppressing opposition or dissent, especially in a way that is considered oppressive or unjust

“The regime’s attempts to pacificate the city were met with resistance from the protesters.”

3. verb

to make (a person or place) peaceful or quiet, typically by suppressing opposition or dissent, especially in a way that is considered oppressive or unjust, and often involving violence or the threat of violence

“The military’s efforts to pacificate the area were marked by human rights abuses.”