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pacificate
[ puh-sif-i-keyt ]
/ pəˈsɪf ɪˌkeɪt /
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verb (used with object), pa·cif·i·cat·ed, pa·cif·i·cat·ing.
to pacify.
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How to use pacificate in a sentence
“I hope Monsieur Pujol will visit us also in our country home, when we get back,” said Mrs. Errington with intent to pacificate.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. LockeAt the beginning of this new reign a new attempt to pacificate Rome, and to restore it to order and peace, was made.
The Makers of Modern Rome|Mrs. (Margaret) OliphantIf there is any thing to pacificate I am in favor of pacification, but in favor of it according to the Constitution.
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention|Lucius Eugene ChittendenArmand Carrel endeavored to pacificate, but the effort failed.
Edmond Dants|Edmund Flagg