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DictionaryappeaseCalm or satisfy
verb

appease

uh-PEEZ/əˈpiːz/

To calm or satisfy by giving what is wanted or needed.

A parent appeases an angry toddler by offering the requested blanket.

A parent calms an angry toddler by offering the requested blanket, expressions visibly soften.
Etymology
apLatinto, toward
+peaseLatinpeace

The pieces express “bring to peace.” Originally used for reconciliation, the verb came to mean calming an angry person—restoring peace by addressing what provokes that person's anger.

In context

KirTop - Archaeology73:32
held a feast in honor of Isis to appease her after the temple had to be downsized a terrible earthquake damaged the temple in 62 and the priests probably decided that they needed to calm down the offended goddess
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More examples

  • The manager appeased the unhappy customer with a full refund.
  • A small snack appeases my hunger until dinner.
  • The city hopes to appease residents by reducing parking fees.

Forms

appease · appeases · appeased · appeasing

appeasement noun — The act of calming through satisfaction or concessions.

Similar words

placate
Specifically emphasizes reducing someone's anger, often by making concessions.
soothe
Emphasizes easing distress rather than granting a specific request.
satisfy
Emphasizes meeting a need or desire, not necessarily calming anger.