Definition

To calm or soothe someone or something again after a disturbance or conflict.

Example

After the argument, she tried to repacify her friend by apologizing.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think we need to repacify the situation with Tom after that argument.

Yeah, he seemed really upset about it.

Maybe we can talk to him together and clear things up.

That sounds like a good idea; I hope it helps us repacify things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repacify → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "pacificare" (from Latin, meaning to make peace). The word means to make peace again or restore peace.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making peace again' — 're-' means again, and 'pacificare' means to make peace.

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