Both Uses of
pacify
in
The Brothers Karamazov
- So that she herself began trying to pacify and comfort him.†
Chpt 9 *
- In fear and trembling I hastened to tell him every secret to pacify him, that he might see that I had not deceived him and let me off alive.'†
Chpt 12
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.