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Consolation vs Pacify - What's the difference?

consolation | pacify |

As a noun consolation

is the act of consoling.

As a verb pacify is

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

consolation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of consoling.
  • The prize or benefit for the loser.
  • (sports) A consolation goal

    • See also

    * solace

    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