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PACIFYING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word pacifying. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word pacifying. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PACIFYING

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appeasing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions

calming
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)

soothing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affording physical relief

• freeing from fear and anxiety

tranquilizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• tending to soothe or tranquilize

mollifying
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

• make less rigid or softer

allay
verbv
verb

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• satisfy (thirst)

appease
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• overcome or allay

• make peace with

assuage
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• satisfy (thirst)

• provide physical relief, as from pain

conciliate
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• come to terms

• make (one thing) compatible with (another)

gentle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

gruntle
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

lenify
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

mollify
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

• make less rigid or softer

placate
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

Best Hypernyms For PACIFYING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pacifying, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
appeasing calm calming establish give lull placating quiet quieten soothing still tranquilize tranquilizing tranquillise tranquillize allaying assuaging conciliating mollifying quieting
Phrases (1)
calm down

Alternatives for APPEASING

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