Antonyms for pacifier
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : pas-uh-fahy-er |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæs əˌfaɪ ər |
Definition of pacifier
Origin :- "one who pacifies or appeases," 1530s, agent noun from pacify. The meaning "nipple-shaped device for babies" is first recorded 1904.
- As in moderator : noun mitigator
- As in peacemaker : noun person who settles problem
- As in sedative : noun soothing agent, medicine
- As in comforter : noun a person or thing that comforts
- As in teething ring : noun object for infant to bite
- This project to be his housekeeper was one dear to Meg's heart, the pacifier of her wrath.
- Extract from : « Meg's Friend » by Alice Abigail Corkran
- "Well, Dr. Seaman," she demanded as I chewed on my pacifier.
- Extract from : « The Trouble with Telstar » by John Berryman
- But at such times Basine revealed his interesting talents as a compromiser, fence straddler, pacifier.
- Extract from : « Gargoyles » by Ben Hecht
- Hanneh Breineh tied the child in the chair, stuck a pacifier in his mouth, and went in to her neighbor.
- Extract from : « The Best Short Stories of 1919 » by Various
- After a child has used a pacifier or comforter for some time it invariably becomes a mouth breather.
- Extract from : « The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4) » by W. Grant Hague
- She obtained the name of pacifier, mistress, and sovereign of the hard hearts of the chiefs of the Subanos.
- Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55 » by Francisco Colin
- The child was more or less clean, but with this pacifier thing.
- Extract from : « Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
- The pacifier would fall on the floor, she would pick it up and stick it in the baby's mouth?
- Extract from : « Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Synonyms for pacifier
- alleviator
- analgesic
- anodyne
- appeaser
- arbitrator
- barbiturate
- calmant
- calmative
- chewy toy
- conciliator
- consoler
- depressant
- diplomat
- dope
- downer
- drug
- friend
- hypnotic
- knockout pill
- make-peace
- mediator
- medication
- narcotic
- negotiator
- nerve medicine
- opiate
- pacificator
- pacifier
- pacifist
- pain pill
- pain-killer
- peacekeeper
- peacemaker
- peacemonger
- placater
- quietive
- referee
- rubber soother
- sleeping pill
- soother
- stabilizer
- statesperson
- sympathizer
- tranquillizer
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