Antonyms for pacification

Grammar : Noun

Spell : puh-sif-i-keyt

Phonetic Transcription : pəˈsɪf ɪˌkeɪt

Definition of pacification

Origin : "a setting at peace," early 15c., from Middle French pacification "act of making peaceful" (15c.), from Latin pacificationem (nominative pacificatio) "a peace-making," noun of action from past participle stem of pacificare "to pacify" (see pacify).

As in nonviolence : noun abstention from violence
As in peace : noun harmony, agreement
As in disarmament : noun reduction of weapons

Example sentences :

Now there has been a second struggle and a pacification if not a victory.
Extract from : « Impressions of South Africa » by James Bryce

The production might, therefore, be called a 'pacification hymn.'
Extract from : « The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria » by Morris Jastrow

Perhaps I may have had some share in the work of pacification.
Extract from : « Stories By English Authors: Italy » by Various

There is urgent need for your Majesty to take means of pacification.
Extract from : « A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year » by Edwin Emerson

That was in 1884—a year after the defeat of Arabi, and the "pacification."
Extract from : « Problems of Expansion » by Whitelaw Reid

We are also pledged to remain till the pacification is complete.
Extract from : « Problems of Expansion » by Whitelaw Reid

Again Baville supposed the pacification of the Cevennes to be complete.
Extract from : « The Huguenots in France » by Samuel Smiles.

But this process of pacification was too rapid for my excited uncle.
Extract from : « Captain Canot » by Brantz Mayer

The present pacification is considered by most as only a short truce.
Extract from : « The Writings of Thomas Jefferson » by Thomas Jefferson

He made use of the office merely for the pacification of the country.
Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 of 8 » by Various

Synonyms for pacification

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