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English word:
pacify
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pacify in WordNet English dictionary
verb
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
"She managed to mollify the angry customer"
pacify
lenify
conciliate
assuage
appease
mollify
placate
gentle
gruntle
fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)
"The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia"
pacify
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