Palsipikahin (en. To pacify)

/pal-si-pi-ka-hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Take measures to maintain peace.
We need to pacify the situation before it escalates.
Kailangan natin palsipikahin ang sitwasyon bago pa ito lumala.
To reassure someone and alleviate their worries.
He tried to pacify his child who was worried about the exam.
Sinikap niyang palsipikahin ang kanyang anak na nag-aalala sa exam.
To provide reasons or explanations to remove doubts.
We need to pacify the people about the changes.
Dapat tayong palsipikahin ang mga tao tungkol sa mga pagbabago.

Etymology

From the word 'palsipikado' meaning 'peaceful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pacify the tension
Calm the tension or conflict
palsipikahin ang tensyon
pacify the conflict
Overcome the conflict and return to peace
palsipikahin ang alitan

Related Words

peace
The state of absence of war or conflict.
kapayapaan
calm
Stop the anger or disturbance.
pahupain

Slang Meanings

To calm down or make a situation more peaceful.
We need to pacify the discussion before it escalates into a fight.
Kailangan natin palsipikahin ang usapan bago pa ito magsimula ng gulo.
To provide reasons to prevent others from getting angry.
He can pacify people no matter how angry they are.
Kaya niyang palsipikahin ang mga tao kahit gaano sila ka-init ang ulo.