Correct Answer: Pacify

Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Soothe is a word that conveys a sense of calming, comforting, or relieving. Pacify fits this context, as it means to ease the anger, agitation, or distress of someone. It is used to describe actions that bring about a state of peace or calmness.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

• Move refers to changing position or location.
• Instigate means to provoke or initiate.
• Escalate means to increase in intensity or scope.