Pacification
noun
The act of making someone or something more calm or peaceful.
He was successful in the pacification of his angry friend.
Often appears as...
- process of pacification
- pacification efforts
noun
The act of establishing governing control over a country or area, often through force.
The colonial power's pacification of the territory didn't go as smoothly as expected.
Often appears as...
- pacification campaign
- pacification of territory
Usage tips
Formal
Academic, Political, Historical
noun
The act of making someone or something more calm or peaceful.
He was successful in the pacification of his angry friend.
Often appears as...
- process of pacification
- pacification efforts
noun
The act of establishing governing control over a country or area, often through force.
The colonial power's pacification of the territory didn't go as smoothly as expected.
Often appears as...
- pacification campaign
- pacification of territory
Usage tips
Formal
Academic, Political, Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Calming Effect
Pacification often suggests a peaceful resolution where emotions are soothed.
The pacification of the protesters led to a serene march.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tension
Use 'pacification' when referring to tense situations that require de-escalation.
The mediator's role was crucial for the pacification between the rivals.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes 'pacification' suggests suppression rather than genuine peace.
Teachers used strict rules for the questionable pacification of students.
Pro Tip 1/3Calming Effect
Pacification often suggests a peaceful resolution where emotions are soothed.
The pacification of the protesters led to a serene march.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tension
Use 'pacification' when referring to tense situations that require de-escalation.
The mediator's role was crucial for the pacification between the rivals.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes 'pacification' suggests suppression rather than genuine peace.
Teachers used strict rules for the questionable pacification of students.
Pro Tip 1/3Calming Effect
Pacification often suggests a peaceful resolution where emotions are soothed.
The pacification of the protesters led to a serene march.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tension
Use 'pacification' when referring to tense situations that require de-escalation.
The mediator's role was crucial for the pacification between the rivals.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes 'pacification' suggests suppression rather than genuine peace.
Teachers used strict rules for the questionable pacification of students.
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Video examples
Wade Davis: Into the...
deeper thing when we use that language as the early expeditions neveress did we attack a mountain we assault a mountain the language of war that wasn't really accidental because of course these climbers were literally advancing into the Karakoram the Hindukush or the himalaya in the wake of pacification expeditions of the British
Video examples
Wade Davis: Into the...
deeper thing when we use that language as the early expeditions neveress did we attack a mountain we assault a mountain the language of war that wasn't really accidental because of course these climbers were literally advancing into the Karakoram the Hindukush or the himalaya in the wake of pacification expeditions of the British
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Marquis de Lafayette
French Revolutionary
The days of the revolution now give place to the period of regular organization, liberty, and prosperity, which that revolution guarantees. Thus, when everything concurs for the pacification of internal troubles, the threats of the enemies of France must, in the face of the public happiness, appear even to themselves insensate.
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Michel Temer
Brazilian Politician
My proposal is one of national reconciliation, of national pacification. I've already said this many times, but what I propose is a government that could act as a national salvation.
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Leon Jouhaux
French Leader
The trade unions, far from being content with these declarations, established international liaisons and supported every policy based on pacification and understanding.
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Charles Albert Gobat
Swiss Lawyer
Compulsory arbitration is a practical instrument of pacification and, as such, it can and should be enacted by the Hague Conference.
Quote examples
Marquis de Lafayette
French Revolutionary
The days of the revolution now give place to the period of regular organization, liberty, and prosperity, which that revolution guarantees. Thus, when everything concurs for the pacification of internal troubles, the threats of the enemies of France must, in the face of the public happiness, appear even to themselves insensate.
Quote examples
Michel Temer
Brazilian Politician
My proposal is one of national reconciliation, of national pacification. I've already said this many times, but what I propose is a government that could act as a national salvation.
Quote examples
Leon Jouhaux
French Leader
The trade unions, far from being content with these declarations, established international liaisons and supported every policy based on pacification and understanding.
Quote examples
Charles Albert Gobat
Swiss Lawyer
Compulsory arbitration is a practical instrument of pacification and, as such, it can and should be enacted by the Hague Conference.
Example 1 of 4
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