pacify [verb]

Definition of pacify:

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

Synonyms of pacify:

● Appease

● Assuage

● Conciliate

● Gentle

● Gruntle

● Lenify

● Mollify

● Placate

● Calm

● Soothe

● Quiet

● Still

● Allay


Opposite/Antonyms of pacify:

● Incite

● Disturb

● Excite

● Agitate

● Anger

● Annoy

● Enrage

● Irritate

● Antagonize


Sentence/Example of pacify:

The government must realize that brute force alone will not pacify the restive region.