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Pacify vs Antagonize - What's the difference?

pacify | antagonize |

In lang=en terms the difference between pacify and antagonize

is that pacify is to appease (someone) while antagonize is to work against; oppose; especially to incite reaction.

As verbs the difference between pacify and antagonize

is that pacify is to bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation while antagonize is to work against; oppose; especially to incite reaction.

pacify

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.
  • To appease (someone).

    • Synonyms

    *

    Derived terms

    * pacifier

    Related terms

    * pacific * pacifier * pacifism * pacifist * pacifistic * peace

    antagonize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * antagonise (non-Oxford British spelling)

    Verb

  • To work against; oppose; especially to incite reaction.
    • The other children constantly antagonized Joe to the point of tears.

    Synonyms

    * pester, harass, oppose

    Antonyms

    * appease, quell

    Related terms

    () * agitate * antagonism * antagonist * antagonizing