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pacify in German

pacify in German is befrieden, friedlich stimmen — pacify means to calm down a person, place, or situation, ending anger, unrest, or conflict.

pacify in German

befrieden
verb
(transitive) To bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.
friedlich stimmen
verb
(transitive) To appease (someone).

What does "pacify" mean?

  1. verb To calm down a person, place, or situation, ending anger, unrest, or conflict.
    "The government sent troops to pacify the rebellious region."
  2. verb To appease or satisfy someone, often to stop them complaining.
    "The company offered a refund to pacify the angry customers."
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pacify in a sentence

  • The government sent troops to pacify the rebellious region.
  • She tried to pacify her crying son with a favourite toy.
  • The company offered a refund to pacify the angry customers.

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What is "pacify" in German?

"pacify" in German is befrieden, friedlich stimmen. pacify means: To calm down a person, place, or situation, ending anger, unrest, or conflict.

How do you use "pacify" in a sentence?

Example: "The government sent troops to pacify the rebellious region." In German, "pacify" is befrieden, friedlich stimmen.

Are there other ways to say "pacify" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "pacify": befrieden, friedlich stimmen.

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