How Do You Spell PACIFY?

Pronunciation: [pˈasɪfˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "pacify" is spelled with the letters p-a-c-i-f-y. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/. The "p" sound is a voiceless bilabial plosive, the "a" sound is an open front unrounded vowel, the "s" sound is a voiceless alveolar fricative, the "f" sound is a voiceless labiodental fricative, the "i" sound is a close front unrounded vowel, and the "y" sound is a glide. Together, these sounds create the pronunciation of pacify, meaning to quell anger or violence.

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PACIFY Meaning and Definition

  1. Pacify, a transitive verb, refers to the act of calming or soothing someone or a situation in order to bring about a state of peace or tranquility. It involves reducing hostility, aggression, or agitation and promoting a sense of harmony or contentment.

    When applied to individuals, pacify entails soothing their emotions, restoring their inner calmness, or alleviating their distress. It often involves employing empathy, understanding, and gentle persuasion to diffuse conflicts, ease tensions, or assuage anxieties. For example, a parent might pacify their upset child by hugging them, providing comforting words, or offering a favorite toy to redirect their attention away from the cause of their distress.

    When referring to a group or a community, pacifying aims at resolving disputes, quelling violence, or restoring order. It often involves diplomatic negotiations, compromise, or mediation to address conflicting interests and establish common ground among different factions. For instance, government officials may implement policies to pacify regions affected by civil unrest or work to establish peace treaties between warring factions.

    In a broader sense, pacify can also encompass efforts to promote overall social harmony, often through cultural exchange, education, or conflict resolution initiatives, in order to prevent conflicts from arising or escalating in the first place.

    Overall, pacify is an active process that involves the deliberate and systematic reduction of tension, aggression, or discord, with the ultimate goal of establishing tranquility, peace, and understanding.

  2. To restore peace to; to quiet or appease; to allay excitement or agitation; to soothe; to tranquillise.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PACIFY

The word pacify comes from the Latin word pacificare, which is derived from pax meaning peace and facere meaning to make. Therefore, the literal meaning of pacify is to make peace.

Conjugate verb Pacify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pacify

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

pacified

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

pacifying

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it pacify

SIMPLE PAST

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