meaning of pacify
1. To make to be at peace; to appease; to calm; to still; to quiet; to allay the agitation, excitement, or resentment of; to tranquillize; as, to pacify a man when angry; to pacify pride, appetite, or importunity.
2. fight violence and try to establish peace in a location; "The U. N. troops are working to pacify
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