The Only Use of
pacify
in
The Hound of the Baskervilles
- Sir Henry had to assure him that it was not so and pacify him by giving him a considerable part of his old wardrobe, the London outfit having now all arrived.†
Chpt 8
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.