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

The verdict St Vincent possesses an unexplored, get-away-from-it-all tranquillity that many more boisterous Caribbean islands would sell their last rum punch for.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
The Botanical Garden of Brera is also located next door giving the property a quiet tranquility that feels entirely unexpected given its location in the city center.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of tranquility

Noun

The temple’s centerpiece, directly beneath the spire, is what’s known as the celestial room, which is meant to represent the beauty and serenity of Heaven.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
The actress found serenity in Switzerland during her final years.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of serenity

Noun

After co-headlining with Charli xcx at the peak of Brat Summer, Sivan was struck by his post-show emotional crash, when the roar of stadiums gave way to the quiet of being totally on his own.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
An uneasy quiet took over the boat as customers waited for another catch.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of quiet

Noun

Clinton tried to broker an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement and arrange a presidential trip to North Korea at the end of his second term.

— Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2026
The Pretoria peace agreement ended that war, but fighting resumed in September.

— Amir Aman Kiyaro, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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