Placated: meaning, definitions and examples
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placated
[ plษหkeษชtษชd ]
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:
๐ต๐น apaziguado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคเคค เคเคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช beruhigt
๐ฎ๐ฉ ditenangkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะผะธัะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ uspokojony
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใ ใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท apaisรฉ
๐ช๐ธ aplacado
๐น๐ท yatฤฑลtฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุณููููู
๐จ๐ฟ uklidnฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ upokojenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅนณๆฏ็
๐ธ๐ฎ pomirjen
๐ฎ๐ธ sรกtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝัััะฐะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแจแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sakinlษลdirilmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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