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placated

 

[ plษ™หˆkeษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional response

To placate someone means to calm them down or reduce their anger or agitation. This often involves making concessions or providing reassurance. The goal is to restore peace or harmony in a situation where there has been conflict or upset. In interpersonal relationships, placating can help to mend rifts and create a more positive environment.

Synonyms

appease, calm, mollify, pacify, soothe

Examples of usage

  • She tried to placate her angry boss with a sincere apology.
  • The government took measures to placate the protesters.
  • He offered gifts to placate his upset partner.
  • They attempted to placate the crowd with promises of reform.

Translations

Translations of the word "placated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apaziguado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคค เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beruhigt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditenangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะผะธั€ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uspokojony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใชใ ใ‚ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท apaisรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aplacado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yatฤฑลŸtฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์ •๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุณูŽูƒูŽู‘ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uklidnฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ upokojenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณๆฏ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomirjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆั‚ะฐะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakinlษ™ลŸdirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aplacado

Etymology

The word 'placate' originates from the Latin verb 'placare', which means 'to calm' or 'to soothe'. This Latin term is derived from 'placidus', meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful'. The transition from Latin to English occurred in the early 17th century, where the word began to gain popularity. In English, its meaning has remained largely the same, emphasizing the act of appeasing or calming someone. Its usage often appears in more formal or literary contexts, reflecting a deliberate effort to mitigate someone's distress or anger. The roots of the concept of placating can be traced back to ancient cultures, where reconciliation and the maintenance of social harmony were of paramount importance.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,728 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.