pacify
/ˈpæsɪfaɪ/
verb
- To make someone calm or quiet, especially when they are angry or upset.
- The negotiator's calm voice helped pacify the angry crowd.
- He offered an apology to pacify his annoyed coworker.
- The mother tried to pacify her crying baby by rocking him gently.
- To bring peace to a place or situation, especially by using force or authority.
- Peacekeepers worked to pacify the conflict zone.
- The army was sent to pacify the rebellious region.
- The new government struggled to pacify the war-torn country.