pacify

Meanings

• Verb

  Calm or allay (someone's fears, worries, or anger)

• Verb

  Bring peace or quiet to a disturbed or chaotic situation

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpæsəfaɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

allay , locarnize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pacify
acclivity , adultery , agility , affinity , bevy , calvary , ceaselessly , clarity , comply , conformity , constantly , contrive , contentedly , continuity , convivially , covertly , coyly , daily , delicately , desireably , discreetly , dully , early , effectively , elegantly , employably , equably , equitably , ethically , exactly , fearfully , feebly , freely , fully , gently , gracefully , happily , heavily , honestly , humbly , impartially , indiscriminately , infinitely , justly , kindly , lively , lovely , mildly , mightily , modestly , nimbly , nobly , obediently , openly , peaceably , perfectly , plentifully , powerfully , quietly , reliably , resolutely , righteously , safely , serenely , silently , simply , soberly , softly , steadily , strenuously , tranquilly , truly , unanimously , unequivocally , unfailingly , unhesitatingly , unwaveringly , utterly , vastly , wholly , wisely

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Variants

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pacifiable , pacified , pacifies , pacify , pacifying

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Forms

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pacified, pacifying

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'pacificare', meaning 'to make peaceful'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pacify' is derived from the Latin word 'pacificare', which means 'to make peaceful'.

2. The term 'pacify' has been used in literature and art since ancient times to depict scenes of tranquility and peace.

3. In diplomacy and politics, the term 'pacify' is often used to describe efforts to bring peace and stability to troubled regions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Calm: A state of tranquility or peacefulness

2. Peace: A state of harmony or the absence of conflict

3. Tranquility: A state of calmness and serenity

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Culture

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The word 'pacify' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict scenes of tranquility and peace. In music, the term 'pacify' is used metaphorically to describe soothing melodies and calming rhythms. In the context of politics and diplomacy, the term 'pacify' is used to describe efforts to bring peace and stability to troubled regions.

How to Memorize "pacify"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a calm lake on a sunny day, with gentle waves lapping at the shore. Imagine the feeling of peace and tranquility that comes over you as you watch the scene unfold.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pacify' with the feeling of calmness and peace. Think of words that evoke a sense of tranquility, such as 'calm', 'peaceful', 'soothing', and 'tranquil'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'pacify' with a memorable phrase, such as 'Peaceful and Calm, I Yield' or 'Pacify: Peace, Calm, and I'.

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