English to English verb
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cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of | | Example: She managed to mollify the angry customer
source: wordnet30
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fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location) | | Example: The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia
source: wordnet30
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To make to be at peace; to appease; to calm; to still; to quiet; to allay the agitation, excitement, or resentment of; to tranquillize; as, to pacify a man when angry; to pacify pride, appetite, or importunity. | | source: webster1913
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