Meaning of 'appease'

Find the meaning of the word ‘appease’

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Meaning of ‘appease’

3 definitions found.

appease

verb

make peace with

Example: "The parents appeased their children with sweets."

Synonyms: propitiate

verb

to overcome or allay

Example: "I appeased them after our argument with presents and home cooked dinner."

Synonyms: stay

verb

to cause to be more favorably inclined

Example: "I appeased the people on the fence with baseball tickets."

Synonyms: gentle

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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