pacification
nounUK /ˌpæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˌpæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/
The act of making people calm and peaceful again.
The pacification of the angry crowd took several hours of patient talking.
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2. The act of using military force to stop violence or rebellion in an area.
The army's pacification campaign aimed to end the uprising in the region.
3. The process of bringing peace to a country or place that has been at war.
The pacification of the border towns allowed refugees to return home.
4. The act of making someone less angry or hostile.
His gentle pacification of the upset customer saved the deal.