Pacify
mediumPAS-ih-fy
verb
Definition
To bring peace to; to calm down; to appease
Examples
“The government tried to pacify the protesters.”
“She pacified the crying baby with a lullaby.”
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GRE Tip
Pacify is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "placate" or "mollify" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "agitate".
Related GRE Words
mollify
To appease the anger or anxiety of someone
placate
To make someone less angry or hostile; to appease
appease
To pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands
assuage
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to satisfy an appetite or desire
tranquil
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful
placid
Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful
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