pacificate
[ puh-sif-i-keyt ]
/ pəˈsɪf ɪˌkeɪt /
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verb (used with object), pa·cif·i·cat·ed, pa·cif·i·cat·ing.
to pacify.
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Example sentences from the Web for pacificate
“I hope Monsieur Pujol will visit us also in our country home, when we get back,” said Mrs. Errington with intent to pacificate.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. LockeAt the beginning of this new reign a new attempt to pacificate Rome, and to restore it to order and peace, was made.
The Makers of Modern Rome|Mrs. (Margaret) OliphantIf there is any thing to pacificate I am in favor of pacification, but in favor of it according to the Constitution.
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention|Lucius Eugene ChittendenArmand Carrel endeavored to pacificate, but the effort failed.
Edmond Dants|Edmund Flagg