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Consolation vs Pacify - What's the difference?

consolation | pacify |


As a noun consolation

is the act of consoling.

As a verb pacify is

to bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.

Reduce vs Pacify - What's the difference?

reduce | pacify | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between reduce and pacify

is that reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition while pacify is to appease (someone).

Lighten vs Pacify - What's the difference?

lighten | pacify | Related terms |

Lighten is a related term of pacify.


In lang=en terms the difference between lighten and pacify

is that lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while pacify is to appease (someone).

As verbs the difference between lighten and pacify

is that lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while pacify is to bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.

Pacify vs Restrain - What's the difference?

pacify | restrain | Related terms |

Pacify is a related term of restrain.


In lang=en terms the difference between pacify and restrain

is that pacify is to appease (someone) while restrain is   to restrict or limit.

As verbs the difference between pacify and restrain

is that pacify is to bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation while restrain is   to control or keep in check.

Soften vs Pacify - What's the difference?

soften | pacify | Related terms |

Soften is a related term of pacify.


In lang=en terms the difference between soften and pacify

is that soften is to become soft or softer while pacify is to appease (someone).

As verbs the difference between soften and pacify

is that soften is to make something soft or softer while pacify is to bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.

Pacify vs Silence - What's the difference?

pacify | silence | Related terms |

Pacify is a related term of silence.


In lang=en terms the difference between pacify and silence

is that pacify is to appease (someone) while silence is to suppress criticism, etc.

As verbs the difference between pacify and silence

is that pacify is to bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation while silence is to make (someone or something) silent.

As a noun silence is

the lack of any sound.

As an interjection silence is

a common imperative instructing the addressed to remain silent.

Pacify vs Stop - What's the difference?

pacify | stop | Related terms |

Pacify is a related term of stop.


As a verb pacify

is to bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.

As a noun stop is

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Quench vs Pacify - What's the difference?

quench | pacify |


In lang=en terms the difference between quench and pacify

is that quench is to cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron while pacify is to appease (someone).

As verbs the difference between quench and pacify

is that quench is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst while pacify is to bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.

As a noun quench

is (physics) the abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.

Pacify vs Discontent - What's the difference?

pacify | discontent |


As verbs the difference between pacify and discontent

is that pacify is to bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation while discontent is to deprive of contentment; to make uneasy; to dissatisfy.

As a noun discontent is

dissatisfaction.

As an adjective discontent is

not content; discontented; dissatisfied.

Pacify vs Solace - What's the difference?

pacify | solace |


As verbs the difference between pacify and solace

is that pacify is to bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation while solace is to give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.

As a noun solace is

comfort or consolation in a time of distress.

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