Pacify vs. Placate

Pacifyverb

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

Pacifyverb

(transitive) To appease (someone).

Pacifyverb

To make to be at peace; to appease; to calm; to still; to quiet; to allay the agitation, excitement, or resentment of; to tranquillize; as, to pacify a man when angry; to pacify pride, appetite, or importunity.

Pacifyverb

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of;

Pacifyverb

fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location);

Pacifyverb

quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of

Pacifyverb

bring peace to (a country or warring factions), especially by the use or threat of military force

Placateverb

(transitive) To calm; to bring peace to; to influence someone who was furious to the point that he or she becomes content or at least no longer irate.

Placatenoun

Same as Placard, 4 & 5.

Placateverb

To appease; to pacify; to concilate.

Placateverb

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of;

Placateverb

make (someone) less angry or hostile