As verbs the difference between pacify and placate
is that pacify is to bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation while placate is 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.
What is the similar word for placate?
Some common synonyms of placate are appease, conciliate, mollify, pacify, and propitiate. While all these words mean "to ease the anger or disturbance of," placate suggests changing resentment or bitterness to goodwill.
Does placate mean calm?
: to calm the anger of The apology did little to placate customers.
