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How do you spell Pacify?

Correct spelling

pacify

Remember PAX (peace) + -ify: keep the 'c' from Latin pax to pacify

Why is pacify spelled this way?

From Latin pacificare, to make peace. PAX (peace) + FACERE (to make). To pacify is to make peace — calming conflict through intervention.

Common misspellings of pacify

pacyfypassifypacafy

Example

The mother sang softly to pacify her crying baby.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell pacify?+
The correct spelling is "pacify". Remember PAX (peace) + -ify: keep the 'c' from Latin pax to pacify
Is it pacyfy or pacify?+
The correct spelling is "pacify", not "pacyfy".

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