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Pacify Definition & Meaning

pacify
verb
  1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer"
  2. fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location); "The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia"

"Pacify" in song lyrics

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  • "Why do some puff lye and drink forties to pacify?"
    Boogiemonsters f/ Bahamadia — Say Word
  • "Now I'm in a situation that I can't pacify"
    Consequence — Da Job Song
  • "google tiger woods yacht pacify"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does pacify mean?
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer" fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location); "The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia"
What part of speech is pacify?
Pacify is a verb.
How many definitions does pacify have?
Pacify has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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