Class: verb | Syllables: PASS-uh-fye

Definition: The verb pacify has several related definitions. Among the most common are “to soothe the anger or agitation of” (as in “pacify a crying child”) and “to appease” (“trying to pacify the enemy”).

Example(s):
// Whenever there’s a thunderstorm I find that letting my dog sleep at the foot of the bed helps to pacify her.