Pacifying
Pronunciation: /ˈpæsəˌfaɪɪŋ/
Pacifying (adjective)
- Helping to make someone feel less angry, worried, or upset.
- Trying to end fighting or tension and bring a situation under control.
Examples
- Her pacifying voice helped the child stop crying.
- The manager used pacifying words to reduce tension.
Pacifying (verb)
- To make someone calmer by reducing fear, anger, or excitement.
- To bring an area or group under control after violence or disorder.
Examples
- The nurse pacified the patient with gentle care.
- A quiet room can pacify anxious thoughts.