# pacify vs purify

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pacify
*verb · IPA /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/ · frequency rank #40,378*
To bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending (or suppressing) war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.

### purify
*verb · IPA /ˈpjʊəɹɪfaɪ/ · frequency rank #26,925*
To cleanse, or rid of impurities.

## Source
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