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appease

 

[ əˈpiːz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

international relations

To calm, satisfy, or relieve by giving into demands. Often used in the context of making concessions to avoid conflict or aggression.

Synonyms

conciliate, pacify, placate

Examples of usage

  • The prime minister tried to appease the protesters by promising to address their concerns.
  • In an effort to appease their rival, the two countries signed a peace treaty.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To make peace with or reconcile.

Synonyms

make amends, reconcile, settle

Examples of usage

  • After years of animosity, they finally decided to appease their differences and move forward.
  • She tried to appease her friend after the argument by apologizing.

Translations

Translations of the word "appease" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aplacar

🇮🇳 शांत करना

🇩🇪 beschwichtigen

🇮🇩 menenangkan

🇺🇦 заспокоїти

🇵🇱 uspokoić

🇯🇵 なだめる

🇫🇷 apaiser

🇪🇸 apaciguar

🇹🇷 yatıştırmak

🇰🇷 달래다

🇸🇦 يهدئ

🇨🇿 uklidnit

🇸🇰 upokojiť

🇨🇳 安抚

🇸🇮 pomiriti

🇮🇸 róa

🇰🇿 тыныштандыру

🇬🇪 დამშვიდება

🇦🇿 sakitləşdirmək

🇲🇽 apaciguar

Etymology

The word 'appease' originated from the Old French word 'apaisier', which means to bring peace or calm. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. The concept of appeasement gained significance in the context of international relations during the early 20th century, particularly in the lead-up to World War II, when certain countries tried to appease aggressive powers to avoid conflict.

See also: appeasement, appeasing, unappeasability.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,400, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.