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Pacify

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To bring or restore peace, tranquility, or calmness; to soothe or make peaceful.

Sense 1:

Usage: When dealing with a crying baby, parents often try to pacify them by rocking them gently.

Example Sentence: She used soft music to pacify her anxiety and find inner peace.

Sense 2:

Usage: The United Nations sent peacekeepers to the region to pacify the ongoing conflict.

Example Sentence: The government initiated various policies to pacify the angry protestors and restore order in the city.

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