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PAS-if-eye/ˈpæsɪfaɪ/

To pacify is to restore peace, or to calm someone who is angry: pacify an unstaffed night, pacify a hall. Calm (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a slogan will not name a spare.

Meaning

To restore peace, or to calm someone who is angry (from calm, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A slogan will not pacify an unstaffed night; name the spare.”
• “Calm is already in this course. Placate is the close twin in this set. A slogan is comms. A name on the log is cover. Write the name; then keep the slogan if the sitting still stands.”

Good to know

Calm anger; restore peace. Everyday: calm (already in the dictionary). A slogan ≠ cover.

Near in meaning

calm, placate, appease

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