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pacifier Synonyms
Another word for pacifier
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• noun (Context 1)
A rubber or plastic artificial nipple given to an infant to suck on in order to soothe and calm them.
Usage Example
"The crying baby finally settled down and fell asleep after her father gave her a dummy."
Strongest
dummy
soother
Strong
binky
• noun (Context 2)
A person or thing that restores peace, calms a situation, or appeases someone who is agitated.
Usage Example
"The seasoned diplomat acted as a peacemaker between the two fiercely opposing political factions."
Strongest
peacemaker
conciliator
Strong
appeaser
mediator
Opposites of pacifier
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of pacifier varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
agitator
instigator
provocateur
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