Definitions

1. verb

to calm or soothe (someone or something) that is angry, upset, or disturbed, often by gentle or peaceful means

“The government tried to pacify the angry protesters with promises of reform.”

2. verb

to make (something) less severe or violent

“The new policies were intended to pacify the critics and prevent further controversy.”

3. noun

a person or thing that pacifies

“The pacifier in the negotiations helped to calm tensions between the two countries.”

4. noun

the act of pacifying

“The pacification of the region was a slow and difficult process.”