vt.

1. 使平靜，使安靜，撫慰
   He tried to pacify the protesters with promises of reform.

   他試圖以改革的承諾安撫抗議者。

2. 平定；綏靖
   More troops were sent to pacify the area.

   又有部隊派去平息那一地區的騷亂。

3. 使（國家等）實現和平

v.

1. quell the anger or agitation of.
2. bring peace to (a country or warring factions).