Pacify vs. Placate — What's the Difference?

Quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of

Make (someone) less angry or hostile

To ease the anger or agitation of (a person or the mind, for example).

To allay the anger of, especially by making concessions; appease.

To calm or soothe (a feeling, such as anger).

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

To end war, fighting, or violence in (a region or country), especially by military force.

Same as Placard, 4 & 5.

To subdue or quell (an insurrection or conflict, for example).

To appease; to pacify; to concilate.

To cause (a group) to end a rebellion or other violent action.

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

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

(transitive) To appease (someone).

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.

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

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