appease

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appease

(verb)

Meaning

to calm or satisfy someone

Example

"To appease the angry crowd, the leader promised to address their concerns."

Synonyms

satisfypacifyplacate

Antonyms

annoyagitateanger

More about this word

Word origin
From Old French 'apaiser', meaning to make peace.
Related word forms
  • verb: appeased
  • noun: appeasement

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