(pac-i-fy) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to calm someone down or make peaceful.

Example Sentence

She tried to pacify the customer by giving her a free dinner.

More Example Sentences

It was hard to pacify the crying baby.

Synonyms

calm; soothe; appease

Antonyms

agitate; provoke; upset

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Rhymes

  • classify
  • pacify

  • declassify
  • reclassify
  • unclassify