pacified 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of pacifiednext
as in placated

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pacified

2 of 2

verb

past tense of pacify
1
as in appeased
to lessen the anger or agitation of the only thing that would pacify the child and end the tantrum was a new toy

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2
as in conquered
to bring under one's control by force of arms additional ground forces were needed to occupy those areas that had already been pacified

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  1. appeased
  2. conquered
  3. subdued
  4. ecstatic
  5. dominated
  6. elated
  7. euphoric
  8. overjoyed
Verb
  • One person who knows both sides well wonders if the NBA might risk a lawsuit if Dolan is not appeased in some way, or if MSG Networks goes bankrupt.
    — Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Many people have been comparing the Munich conference to 1938, saying Putin was being appeased, because Munich was also the site of appeasement of Hitler.
    — Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of appeased
Verb
  • Scarlett Johansson has conquered the superhero franchise, been nominated for several prestigious awards and years ago made her way into Saturday Night Live’s prestigious Five-Timers Club.
    — Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
  • By contrast, Xinjiang was conquered in the mid-18th century by the Qing dynasty (around the same time the British were marching on India) and then claimed by the current People’s Republic of China after its formation in 1949.
    — Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of conquered
Verb
  • The ceremony, traditionally celebratory, was subdued as protesters gathered outside the Capitol in San Juan.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Officers subdued her, handcuffed her and called fire rescue.
    — Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of subdued
Adjective
  • Fans were ecstatic to find out Elliot’s middle name ties to his grandpa, along with his initials being EMM.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The Love Island season 6 winner, 25, was ecstatic to hear Ellen Pompeo is a big fan of her relationship with Kordell Beckham.
    — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of ecstatic
Verb
  • How the sprint race unfolded Hamilton dominated, the gap over Piastri widening to nearly seven seconds on the final lap, with Piastri and Verstappen finishing second and third at the Shanghai International Circuit.
    — Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Ali pummelled Foreman in the ring and dominated him on the PR front as well.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of dominated
Adjective
  • Three months ago, Alex Markarian was elated to learn his house was still standing after the intense flames from the Palisades Fire tore through homes just across the street.
    — Carter Evans, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • And on March 21, the best friends were elated to learn that won't be changing anytime soon.
    — Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of elated
Adjective
  • But this news didn’t spoil the euphoric and glamorous atmosphere of Vinitaly.
    — Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Expat Syrians Mohamed Abdul Wahab, his brother Omar, and a friend are euphoric to be back in Damascus, having arrived the night before from their current home in Istanbul.
    — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of euphoric
Adjective
  • Taylor seems overjoyed to wear that nasal cannula.
    — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Sylvester was overjoyed to get the call inviting him to guest co-host for the entire week.
    — Alex Ross, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of overjoyed
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