All 3 Uses of
pacify
in
Wuthering Heights
- To pacify her I held the casement ajar a few seconds.
Chpt 12pacify = calm
- This promise poorly pacified her; but time was more potent;
Chpt 21 *pacified = calmed
- Now, since I've seen her, I'm pacified — a little.
Chpt 29
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.