Meaning & use
Pacified
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Calmed or soothed someone who was angry or upset, or brought peace to a place in conflict.
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The mother pacified her crying infant with a gentle lullaby.
Government troops claimed to have pacified the rebellious province.
A note on using this word
In a political or military context, "pacified" can carry a controversial edge, sometimes implying force was used to suppress resistance.
Words with a similar meaning
calmedappeasedsoothed
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Words with an opposite meaning
provokedagitated
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