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appease

ap·pease

appease

 
 
pronunciation:
piz
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: appeases, appeasing, appeased
definition 1: to cause to become calmer or less agitated, esp. by satisfying demands or making concessions; placate.
The prime minister hoped to appease the dictator and prevent a full-scale war.She appeased the crying child with the promise of a new toy.
synonyms:
allay, mollify, pacify, placate, quell
antonyms:
aggravate, exasperate, provoke
similar words:
assuage, calm, comfort, ease, gentle, hush, lull, palliate, propitiate, quiet, satisfy, silence, soothe, tranquilize
definition 2: to cause to subside; satisfy.
He appeased his thirst with a tall glass of water.
synonyms:
assuage, quench, satisfy, slake
antonyms:
aggravate, exasperate, inflame
similar words:
ease, fulfill, gratify, quiet, relieve, soothe
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derivations: appeasable (adj.), appeasingly (adv.), appeaser (n.)
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