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pacification

UK
/ˌpæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌpæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/
pacificationnoun
pacifications
pl
Translations
pacificationSurtout dans un contexte politique, militaire ou diplomatique.
The government's pacification of the region involved both military intervention and diplomatic efforts.
La pacification de la région par le gouvernement a impliqué à la fois une intervention militaire et des efforts diplomatiques.
Additional translations
apaisementSens figuré ou psychologique : action de calmer, d’adoucir.
Definitions
The act of bringing peace to a place or situation, often through the use of force or negotiation.
The government's pacification of the region involved both military intervention and diplomatic efforts.
The process of calming or appeasing someone or something.
The pacification of the angry crowd was achieved by addressing their concerns directly.
Synonyms
tranquilization
conciliation
settlement
reconciliation
appeasement
calming
pacificationadjective
UK
/ˌpæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌpæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "pacification campaign").
Translations
pacificateurEmploi adjectival ; s’emploie surtout pour qualifier une action, une stratégie ou une mesure visant à rétablir la paix.
The pacification strategy was criticized for its heavy-handed tactics.
La stratégie pacificatrice a été critiquée pour ses méthodes brutales.
Definitions
Relating to the bringing about or maintenance of peace; used in or intended for making a situation peaceful.
The pacification strategy was criticized for its heavyhanded tactics.
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