Pacify

pac·i·fy
Pronunciation:
\ˈpa-sə-ˌfī\
Function:
transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):
pac·i·fied; pac·i·fy·ing
Etymology:
Middle English pacifien, from Anglo-French pacifier, from Latin pacificare, from pac-, pax peace
Date:
15th century
1 a: to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe b: appease , propitiate
2 a: to restore to a tranquil state : settle b: to reduce to a submissive state : subdue
— pac·i·fi·able \ˌpa-sə-ˈfī-ə-bəl\ adjective
synonyms; 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 . placate suggests changing resentment or bitterness to goodwill . mollify implies soothing hurt feelings or rising anger . propitiate implies averting anger or malevolence especially of a superior being . conciliate suggests ending an estrangement by persuasion, concession, or settling of differences .