All 3 Uses of
pacify
in
The Scarlet Letter
- Pearl, seeing the rose-bushes, began to cry for a red rose, and would not be pacified.
Chpt 7pacified = calmed
- "I pray you," answered the minister, "if thou hast any means of pacifying the child, do it forthwith!"
Chpt 19 *pacifying = calming
- Pacify her if thou lovest me!
Chpt 19pacify = calm
Definition:
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(pacify) calm someone who is angry; or establish peaceeditor's notes: Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice):
"Pacify" is often chosen to imply success in creating a peaceful state. "Placate" can imply that concessions were made and/or that anger was successfully replaced with goodwill. "Mollify" is a more neutral selection.