PACIFICATION Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

pacification

noun

Definition of pacification

as in tranquility

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Recent Examples of pacification This pacification marked, in general terms, the end of the revolutionary phase of the Risorgimento and the beginning of the diplomatic phase. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026 Leo has emphasized a message of pacification and unity in the church. — CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 Quite the horrifying sight awaits … the Congresswoman’s head, seemingly powering the pacification tech. — Jack King, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2026 One limitation of this modern-day resistance spread across a globalized system is that its wins can feel like pacifications. — WIRED, 22 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for pacification

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Noun

Solo travelers report that traveling alone can enhance one’s sense of self-awareness and inner tranquility.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Opposite is a floor-to-ceiling window the full length of the bungalow looking out onto sun loungers and your very own tranquillity soaking tub, for intimate bathing under the stars or breakfast in bed while watching the sunrise.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026

Definition of tranquility

Noun

The team, led by the calm and collected Julius Pollard, are fantastic, fun, and, if nature dictates, will readily break into an impromptu turtle rescue mission—as happened on my recent trip.

— Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Kelly sees a line between the calm of the camp and Spain’s results on the pitch.

— Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of calm

Noun

On the Autobahn, the Cayenne effortlessly stormed to its 162 mph top speed, feeling granite-solid and maintaining an air of serenity inside.

— Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
Explosions rock Damascus Damascus’ tense post-revolution serenity was punctured on July 2 by the bombing of a café near the Justice Ministry that killed nine people and wounded dozens.

— Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026

Definition of serenity

Noun

On Saturday afternoon, as tournament leaders played in the quiet of a clearing course and a low-slung sun, train whistles from the Long Island Railroad echoed clear across the land, offering reminders for the few who remained that their ride was leaving.

— Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 21 June 2026
Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026

Definition of quiet

Noun

But the gentle vocal harmonies and trippy acoustic strumming, like the jokey title, transform the song into something else.

— Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Desai was inspired by Gandhi’s ideals of nondiscrimination and social harmony.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

The War In times of peace, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) had hosted parties in their palace for all — even beggars were welcome.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
During the 17th century, Japan was in a state of upheaval, fractured by rival warlords fighting for domination; then, three leaders came together to unite the bushō to bring peace and a new order to Japan.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

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