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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pac•i•fy /ˈpæsəˌfaɪ/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -fied, -fy•ing. - to bring or restore to a state of peace:The babysitter tried to pacify the screaming child.
- to bring to a state of order, often by force; subdue:The army was ordered to pacify the surrounding area.
pac•i•fi•ca•tion /ˌpæsəfɪˈkeɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]See -pac-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pac•i•fy (pas′ə fī′),USA pronunciation v.t., -fied, -fy•ing. - to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity;
quiet;
calm: to pacify an angry man. - to appease: to pacify one's appetite.
- to reduce to a state of submission, esp. by military force;
subdue.
- Latin pācificāre to make peace. See pacific, -fy
- late Middle English 1425–75
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged soothe, mollify, assuage.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged anger, enrage.
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