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Vocabulary Entry
pacifier
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A device made of rubber, plastic, or other material designed to soothe a baby's gums and satisfy their sucking instinct.
Example Sentences
"The baby fell asleep with a pacifier in her mouth."
"Many parents choose to use a pacifier to help calm their fussy infants."
"Some pediatricians recommend weaning children off the pacifier by a certain age."
V
verb
To pacify; to calm someone down or soothe them, especially in a context of tension or distress.
Example Sentences
"She tried to pacifier the crying child by singing softly."
"He needed to pacifier the angry crowd after the controversial decision."
"In stressful situations, it's important to pacifier your emotions before responding."