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pacify in Spanish

pacify in Spanish is apaciguar, pacificar — pacify means to calm down a person, place, or situation, ending anger, unrest, or conflict.

pacify in Spanish

apaciguar
verb
(transitive) To bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.
pacificar
verb
(transitive) To bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.

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 Spanish?

"pacify" in Spanish is apaciguar, pacificar. 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 Spanish, "pacify" is apaciguar, pacificar.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "pacify": apaciguar, pacificar.

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