THESAURUS

Pacify Thesaurus

(transitive) To bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending (or suppressing) war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.

Synonyms for Pacify

Depending on context, synonyms include allay, ameliorate, appease, assuage, becalm, bestill.

Antonyms for Pacify

Common opposites include agitate, becraze, enrage, harass, provoke, taunt.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include placate, appease, lenify, mollify, assuage, gentle.

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What is another word for pacify?

Possible synonyms include allay, ameliorate, appease, assuage, becalm.

What is an antonym for pacify?

Possible antonyms include agitate, becraze, enrage, harass, provoke.

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