If you are bringing peace or calm to a state of unrest, you are pacifying the situation. Just think of the transformation a squalling baby undergoes when a pacifier is placed within his mouth, and you will remember the power of the verb to pacify.
Verb
fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location); "The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia"
Verb
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer"
v. t.
To make to be at peace; to appease; to calm; to still;
to quiet; to allay the agitation, excitement, or resentment of; to
tranquillize; as, to pacify a man when angry; to pacify pride,
appetite, or importunity.
Usage Examples
If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts.
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