pacification

noun
UK: /pæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /pæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The act of establishing peace or suppressing unrest, often by force or other means.

    1. The pacification was quick and effective.
    2. The government's pacification efforts in the region were met with mixed reactions due to the heavy-handed tactics employed.

  2. The process of calming or soothing someone who is angry or upset.

    1. His words were meant for pacification.
    2. The diplomat's calm demeanor aided in the pacification of the hostile parties, preventing further escalation.

Synonyms

appeasement suppression
pacification transitive-verb

  1. To quell or subdue by force; to bring under control, often a rebellious population or territory.

    1. The army tried to pacify the area.
    2. The general aimed to pacify the occupied territories through a combination of military presence and social programs to win over the population.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pacification" in English means: The act of establishing peace or suppressing unrest, often by force or other means., The process of calming or soothing someone who is angry or upset..

The phonetic transcription of "pacification" is /pæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /pæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pacification": appeasement, suppression.

Example usage of "pacification": "The pacification was quick and effective.". More examples on the page.