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Word: Pacify
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 15th century (earlier (late Middle English) as pacification): from Old French pacefier, from Latin pacificare, based on pax, pac- ‘peace’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpasɪfʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of
Short Definition:quell anger, agitation, or excitement of
Examples:- he had to pacify angry spectators
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