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Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below? Pacify A. Excite B. Soothe C. Deplete D. Tire

GATE 2012 · General Aptitude · Synonyms · medium

Answer: B. Soothe

  1. Analyse the target word: 'Pacify' means to bring about peace or to quiet someone who is upset or angry. Its root is the Latin 'pax' (peace). The word is used in phrases like 'pacify a crying child' or 'pacify hostile regions'.
  2. Evaluate each option: A. Excite = to stir up enthusiasm or agitation — the opposite of pacify. B. Soothe = to calm, comfort, or relieve distress — matches pacify. C. Deplete = to reduce or exhaust — unrelated to calming. D. Tire = to cause fatigue — unrelated to calming or bringing peace.
  3. Select answer: Option B (Soothe) is the correct synonym for 'Pacify'.