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appease

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To calm anger or satisfy demands, often by making concessions.

The organizers offered a revised schedule to appease disappointed participants.

Dictionary practice example.

The member offered to remove the sketch immediately to appease Mina's anger, although removal alone did not settle the concern about future permission.

From Disagreement Without Escalation.

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