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Definition of: pacify
(pas′ə·fī) v.t. ·fied, ·fy·ing
1. To bring peace to; end war or strife in.
2. To allay the anger or agitation of; appease; calm. See synonyms under ALLAY, TEMPER, TRANQUILIZE. [<F pacifier <L pacificare <pacificus. See PACIFIC.]
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