pacifying

The word “pacifying” has 4 syllables: pa-ci-fy-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈpæsɪˌfaɪɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for pacifying?

In the thesaurus, “pacifying” has 36 synonyms and 63 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for pacifying along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for pacifying

  • allay
  • ameliorate
  • appeasing
  • assuage
  • benevolent
  • calming
  • comforting
  • conciliating
  • conciliatory
  • conquering
  • defeating
  • disarming
  • dominating
  • gentle
  • kind
  • mitigate
  • mollify
  • mollifying
  • pacific
  • peaceful
  • placate
  • placating
  • placatory
  • propitiatory
  • quell
  • quieting
  • relaxing
  • repress
  • smooth over
  • soothe
  • soothing
  • subduing
  • subjecting
  • tame
  • tranquilizing
  • tranquillizing

Antonyms for pacifying

  • abrasive
  • aggravate
  • aggravating
  • agitate
  • angering
  • annoying
  • antagonizing
  • bothering
  • bugging
  • chafing
  • crossing
  • discharging
  • emancipating
  • enflaming
  • enfranchising
  • engaging
  • enraging
  • exasperating
  • freeing
  • frustrating
  • galling
  • getting
  • grating
  • hostile
  • incensing
  • incite
  • inflaming
  • inflammatory
  • infuriating
  • intensify
  • iring
  • irking
  • irksome
  • irritate
  • irritating
  • liberating
  • maddening
  • nagging
  • nettling
  • offensive
  • outraging
  • painful
  • provocative
  • provoke
  • provoking
  • rankling
  • releasing
  • riling
  • roiling
  • rousing
  • ruffling
  • springing
  • stimulating
  • stressful
  • tiresome
  • troubling
  • trying
  • unsettling
  • upset
  • vexing
  • worrisome
  • worry
  • worsen

Meanings of pacifying

  • verb
    1. To bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.
    2. To appease (someone).

Example Sentences

  • The mother's gentle touch had a pacifying effect on the upset child, calming him instantly.
  • Diplomats engaged in intensive negotiations with the hope of pacifying the conflicting nations.
  • The therapist focused on pacifying the anxious thoughts of her client through mindfulness techniques.
  • The music played softly in the background, creating a pacifying ambiance in the serene spa.
  • The leader's words were aimed at pacifying the concerns of the worried community members.

On this page you'll find 99 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pacifying, such as: abrasive, aggravate, aggravating, agitate, allay, ameliorate, angering.

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