1. the act or process of making peace or calming a situation of conflict or unrest
2. the act of soothing or calming someone who is angry or upset
3. the military conquest and control of a rebellious or hostile territory
Usage: military

Examples

• The pacification of the warring tribes took several months of careful negotiation.
• His gentle words were meant for the pacification of his angry customers.
• The government’s pacification efforts in the region were largely successful.
• The pacification of the crying baby required patience and skill.
• Military pacification of the occupied territory was swift but controversial.
• The diplomat worked toward the pacification of tensions between the two nations.