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    Pacify , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pacified ; p. pr. & vb. n. Pacifying .] [F. pacifier, L. pacificare; pax, pacis, peace + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See Peace, and -fy.] To make to be at peace; to appease; to calm; to still; to quiet; to allay the agitation, excitement, or resentment of; to tranquillize; as, to pacify a man when angry; to pacify pride, appetite, or importunity. “Pray ye, pacify yourself.” 
    Shak.

    Syn. -- lenify, assuage, appease, mollify, placate, gentle, gruntle.
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    To pacify and settle those countries.
    Bacon.

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