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Definition of Pacifying
1. pacify [v] - See also: pacify
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pacifying
Literary usage of Pacifying
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. History of the United States of America, Under the Constitution by James Schouler (1913)
"Such pacifying efforts were slow in producing effect. British animosity was great
against the exposition of grievances in the American Senate, ..."
2. The Country of the Dwarfs by Paul Belloni Du Chaillu (1872)
"CHAPTER XYIII. SAYING GOOD-BY.— A PANIC - STRICKEN VILLAGE.— pacifying THE PEOPLE'S
FEARS. — A TIPSY SCENE.—MAJESTY ON A SPREE.—LUNCH BY A RIVER SIDE. ..."
3. Contemporary Memoirs of Russia, from the Year 1727-1744 by Cristof Hermann Manstein (1856)
"... him as her minister to Berlin, by way of removing him from the court, and
giving him the chance during his absence of pacifying the grand chamberlain. ..."
4. The Life of Benjamin Franklin: Containing the Autobiography, with Notes and by Benjamin Franklin, Jared Sparks (1856)
"Franklin's Pamphlet on the Subject, and his Agency in pacifying the Insurgents.
— Colonel Bouquet's Account of his Public Services. ..."
5. Perak and the Malays: "sārong" and "krīs." by John Frederick Adolphus McNair (1878)
"... factions —British intervention—Insult to our flag—Sir Andrew Clarke— Plans
for pacifying—Disarmament of the Chinese—Chiefs' disputes—Proposal for ..."
6. The Works of Benjamin Franklin: Containing Several Political and Historical by Benjamin Franklin (1882)
"Engages again in Public Affairs. — Massacre of Indians in Lancaster.— Franklin's
Pamphlet on the Subject, and his Agency in pacifying the Insurgents. ..."
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