pacifier
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7.0
- noun
- /ˈpæsɪfaɪər/
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conciliador
- But narcissistic adults sort of view everyone as pacifiers to turn to when they need to calm down.
We are not designed to be pacifiers and punching bags and mind readers.
- We are not designed to be pacifiers and punching bags and mind readers.
Examples
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In heated discussions, he serves as a pacifier, calming opinions and encouraging compromise.
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The mediator acted as a pacifier, helping both sides reach an agreement without further conflict.
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Without the American pacifier, Europe is not guaranteed to remain peaceful.
Academic text (2001) -
Should America remain "Europe's pacifier" indefinitely?
Academic text (2001) -
But narcissistic adults sort of view everyone as pacifiers to turn to when they need to calm down.
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"Sorry's not gonna cut it" -- she finds the guys have done a triumphant job with Hope, even managing to get her to spurn her pacifier and go quietly.
Blog text (10) -
As a pacifier, she always tries to ease tensions between her friends during disagreements.
Synonyms
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3.7
A person who helps end arguments and makes people agree
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4.1
A person who stops or calms arguments and makes people get along
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7.6
A person who agrees to others' demands to avoid conflict
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7.0
A person who helps two people or groups stop arguing and reach an agreement
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6.3
A person who helps people become friendly again after a disagreement
A person who calms others in tense situations
A person who calms others during arguments or distress
Antonyms
How Peaceful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Pacifier comes from pacify and the old root pax meaning 'peace', so a pacifier is a person who brings 'peace' or calms a conflict.