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pacifying

UK
/ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

Translations

pacifyingadjective
more pacifying
Comp.
most pacifying
Super.
UK
/ˈpæsɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈpæsɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
pacificateurSurtout pour ce qui vise à rétablir la paix ou à réduire l’hostilité.
The diplomat's pacifying words were crucial in de-escalating the conflict.
Les paroles pacificatrices du diplomate ont été cruciales pour désamorcer le conflit.
apaisantTrès courant pour exprimer l’effet calmant ou rassurant.
The pacifying words of the nurse comforted the child.
Les paroles apaisantes de l’infirmière ont réconforté l’enfant.
pacifiantQui calme ou apaise.
The pacifying music helped to ease the tension in the room.
La musique pacifiante a aidé à détendre l’atmosphère dans la pièce.
Synonyms
calming
appeasing
soothing
tranquilizing
assuaging
pacifyingnoun
UK
/ˈpæsɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈpæsəˌfaɪɪŋ/
Gerundial noun referring to the act or process of pacifying; usually uncountable.
pacificationDans le sens de rétablissement de la paix ou de réduction des hostilités.
Pacifying of the troubled region required sustained diplomatic effort.
La pacification de la région troublée a պահանջé un effort diplomatique soutenu.
Additional translations
apaisementPlus naturel quand l’idée dominante est le retour au calme.
pacifyverb

pacifying

Gerund

pacified
Past Simple
pacified
Past Participle
pacifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/
US
/ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/
The government sent troops to pacify the region after the unrest.
Le gouvernement a envoyé des troupes pour pacifier la région après les troubles.
Additional translations
apaiserSurtout pour calmer une personne, une colère ou une situation tendue.
materSens fort, militaire ou policier.
Synonyms
reconcile
soothe
calm
appease
mollify
tranquilize
assuage
settle
Antonyms
agitate
incite
provoke

Definitions

pacifyingadjective
Having a calming or soothing effect.
The pacifying music helped to ease the tension in the room.
Intended to bring peace or to reduce anger or hostility.
The diplomat's pacifying words were crucial in de-escalating the conflict.
Serving or intended to appease or conciliate.
He offered a pacifying gesture to calm the angry crowd.
pacifyingnoun
The act or process of bringing peace, calm, or the reduction of hostility.
Pacifying of the troubled region required sustained diplomatic effort.
pacifyverb
To bring peace to a place or situation, often by calming or soothing those involved.
The government sent troops to pacify the region after the unrest.
To appease or placate someone, often by meeting their demands or calming their anger.
She tried to pacify the angry customer by offering a full refund.
To subdue or suppress (a group of people, rebellion, etc.) through the use of military or police force, bringing them under control.
The army was deployed to pacify the rebels in the northern provinces.
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