pacify
Translation
to pacify, to calm, to soothe
Examples
The mother tried to pacify her crying baby.
The mother tried to pacify her crying baby.
They tried to pacify the angry crowd.
They tried to pacify the angry crowd.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to calm or soothe (sb./sth.) The mother tried to pacify her crying baby.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soothe, calm, appease; Antonyms: agitate, provoke, anger
Etymology
From Latin 'pax' (peace) + 'facere' (to make). 'To make peace'.
Memory Tips
A 'pacifier' (dummy) is used to pacify a baby.