pacify

/ˈpa-sə-ˌfī/

Middle English pacifien, from Anglo-French pacifier, from Latin pacificare, from pac-, pax peace

verb

  1. to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe

  2. appease, propitiate

  3. to restore to a tranquil state : settle

pacify a crying child

tried to pacify the enemy with compromises

pacify appease placate mollify propitiate conciliate mean to ease the anger or disturbance of. pacify suggests a soothing or calming. appease implies quieting insistent demands by making concessions.