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Pacify vs Demulce - What's the difference?

pacify | demulce |

In transitive terms the difference between pacify and demulce

is that pacify is to appease (someone) while demulce is to soothe; to mollify; to pacify; to soften.

pacify

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.
  • To appease (someone).

    • Synonyms

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    Derived terms

    * pacifier

    Related terms

    * pacific * pacifier * pacifism * pacifist * pacifistic * peace

    demulce

    English

    Verb

    (demulc)
  • To soothe; to mollify; to pacify; to soften.
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