Both Uses of
pacify
in
Things Fall Apart
- And for the moment the spirit of the clan was pacified.
p. 191.9pacified = calmed
- He had already chosen the title of the book, after much thought: The Pacification of the Primitive Tribes of the Lower Niger.
p. 209.8 *pacification = getting others to peacefully submit to rule
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.