pacify
/ˈpæsəfaɪ/verb
To bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.
Example sentence
- “The nurse tried to pacify the frightened child.”
Featured as word of the day on September 24, 2026.
Related words
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