pacify
/ˈpæsɪfaɪ/
pac · i · fy
ˈpæs · ɪ · faɪ
English Definition
v. to calm someone down
Significado en Español
apaciguar, calmar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm dịu, xoa dịu
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Example Sentence
She tried to pacify the crying baby.
她试图安抚哭闹的婴儿。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “pacify”:
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A
soothe
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B
agitate
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C
provoke
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D
incite
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A — soothe.
“pacify” means v. to calm someone down
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The tired mother tried hard to ______ the crying baby with a soft song.
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A
enrage
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B
upset
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C
pacify
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D
provoke
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C — pacify.
“pacify” means v. to calm someone down
Common questions about “pacify”
What does “pacify” mean?
pacify — v. to calm someone down. In Chinese: 安抚.
How do you pronounce “pacify”?
pacify is pronounced /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pac · i · fy.
How do you use “pacify” in a sentence?
She tried to pacify the crying baby. (她试图安抚哭闹的婴儿。)
What are synonyms for “pacify”?
calm, soothe, appease — all close in meaning to pacify (v. to calm someone down).
Is “pacify” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. pacify appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
