Pacify Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Pacify [pas-uh-fahy]

VERB

Example

"I succeeded in pacifying the quarrel between my two friends."

"The forces are trying to pacify the nation with force."

Synonyms

Allay, Ameliorate, Assuage, Mitigate, Mollify, Conciliate, Cool, Dulcify, Grease, Placate, Placid, Quell, Repress

Antonyms

Aggravate, Agitate, Incite, Intensify, Irritate, Provoke, Upset, Worry, Worsen, Anger