Definitions and Examples of calmed, pacified
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance; peaceful and tranquil.
Example
After taking a few deep breaths, she felt calmed and relaxed.
Brought under control or subdued; made peaceful or calm.
Example
The police were able to pacify the angry mob by using tear gas and water cannons.
Key Differences: calmed vs pacified
- 1Calmed implies a state of being free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance, while pacified suggests that something has been brought under control or subdued.
- 2Calmed is a more general term that describes a peaceful and tranquil state, while pacified is a more specific term that describes a situation where something has been brought under control or subdued.
Effective Usage of calmed, pacified
- 1Conflict Resolution: Use calmed and pacified to describe the outcome of a conflict resolution process.
- 2Emotional Regulation: Use calmed to describe a state of emotional regulation and pacified to describe a situation where someone has been calmed down.
- 3News Reporting: Use calmed and pacified to describe the aftermath of a crisis or conflict.
📌
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Calmed implies a state of being free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance, while pacified suggests that something has been brought under control or subdued. Use these words to describe the outcome of a conflict resolution process, emotional regulation, and news reporting.
