Definitions:

1. Involves actions taken to settle disputes or end violent conflicts. VERB
   • The govenment deployed troops to pacify the rebellious region.
2. Means to calm, soothe, or bring peace to someone or something, especially in situations of anger, agitation, or conflict. VERB
   • The teacher managed to pacify the restless students by offering them a short break before resuming the lesson.

Synonyms:

• appease
• assuage
• calm
• conciliate
• gentle
• mollify
• placate
• quiet
• soothe
• tranquilize