SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
appease
verb
To calm anger or satisfy demands, often by making concessions.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Calm or win goodwill
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Usage distinction
Return to topAppease often involves concessions; soothe can mean calming someone without conceding anything.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See appease in use
The organizers offered a revised schedule to appease disappointed participants.
The member offered to remove the sketch immediately to appease Mina's anger, although removal alone did not settle the concern about future permission.
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