All 3 Uses of
pacify
in
Wuthering Heights
- To pacify her I held the casement ajar a few seconds.
p. 90.5pacify = calm
- This promise poorly pacified her; but time was more potent;
p. 153.1 *pacified = calmed
- Now, since I've seen her, I'm pacified — a little.
p. 211.1
Definition:
calm someone who is angry; or establish peace
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.
"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.