Meaning & use
appease
To calm or satisfy someone's anger or demands, often by giving in to what they want.
See it in a sentence
The manager offered a refund to appease the frustrated customer.
Leaders tried to appease the protesters by promising to review the new law.
A note on using this word
Appease can carry a negative connotation, suggesting an unwise or excessive concession, especially in political contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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