pacifier

/ˈpæsəˌfaɪər/
noun
  1. A rubber or plastic object given to a baby to suck on, to calm them.
    • Make sure to clean the pacifier regularly to keep it hygienic.
    • The baby fell asleep after I gave her a pacifier.
    • He dropped his pacifier on the floor, so we had to sterilize it.
  2. Something or someone that calms or soothes a situation or person.
    • The manager acted as a pacifier during the heated argument between coworkers.
    • Music can be a great pacifier for a stressed mind.
    • A warm bath is a wonderful pacifier after a long day.
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