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appease
[uh-peez]
verb (used with object)
to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe.
to appease an angry king.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:to satisfy, allay, or relieve; assuage.
The fruit appeased his hunger.
Antonyms: , ,to yield or concede to the belligerent demands of (a nation, group, person, etc.) in a conciliatory effort, sometimes at the expense of justice or other principles.
Antonyms:
appease
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verb
to calm, pacify, or soothe, esp by acceding to the demands of
to satisfy or quell (an appetite or thirst, etc)
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- appeasable adjective
- appeasableness noun
- appeasably adverb
- appeasement noun
- appeaser noun
- appeasingly adverb
- nonappeasable adjective
- nonappeasing adjective
- unappeasable adjective
- unappeasably adverb
- unappeased adjective
- unappeasing adjective
- unappeasingly adverb
- ²¹±čĖ±č±š²¹²õ±š°ł noun
- ²¹±čĖ±č±š²¹²õ²¹²ś±ō±š adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of appease1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"It suggests we're returning to the days of appeasing the North Korean regime."
The letter came despite attempts by the state to appease concerns.
Some may ask if such a deal would be all about deterring Russia, or - at least in part - designed to appease the president.
Paramount Globalās efforts to appease President Trump could carry a steep price, and not just financially.
McDonaldās and Oracle are among the growing list of clients choosing to part ways with the appeasing firms.
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