Pacify (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), pac·i·fied, pac·i·fy·ing.
  1. to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquility; quiet; calm: to pacify an irate customer.
  2. to appease: to pacify one's appetite.
  3. to reduce to a state of submission, especially by military force; subdue.
verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)
  1. to calm the anger or agitation of; mollify
  2. to restore to peace or order, esp by the threat or use of force
Pacify (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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