Placating: meaning, definitions and examples

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placating

 

[ plษ™หˆkeษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

calming someone

To placate means to make someone less angry or hostile by doing or saying something to please them. It often involves attempts to appease someone who is upset or agitated, helping to restore peace or goodwill.

Synonyms

allay, appease, calm, pacify.

Examples of usage

  • She tried placating her angry friend with kind words.
  • The manager attempted to placate the upset customers with discounts.
  • He spoke in a soothing tone, hoping to placate the situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "placating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apaziguador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคค เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beschwichtigend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menenangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะผะธั€ะพั‚ะฒะพั€ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚agodzฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใชใ ใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท apaisant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aplacador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yatฤฑลŸtฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์ •์‹œํ‚ค๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู‡ุฏุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uklidลˆujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ upokojujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ‰ๆŠš็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomirjujoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ huggandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพัั‹ะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒกแƒ›แƒแƒซแƒ”แƒ‘แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakinlษ™ลŸdirici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aplacador

Etymology

The word 'placating' originates from the Latin word 'placare', which means 'to calm, soothe, or appease'. This root is derived from the verb 'placo', which reflects the notion of making something pleasant or acceptable. The transition of 'placare' into the English lexicon came through the Old French 'placater', emphasizing the act of pacifying or appeasing. The term has evolved in its usage over centuries, often linked to social interactions where harmony is sought after discord. It reflects a fundamental aspect of human communication, where individuals aim to reduce tension and foster understanding. In contemporary usage, placating behavior is frequently observed in conflict resolution, negotiation scenarios, and interpersonal relationships, showcasing its relevance in today's societal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,429 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.