Placation: meaning, definitions and examples
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placation
[ pleɪˈkeɪʃən ]
in psychology
The act of satisfying a desire or need through an artificial or contrived means.
Synonyms
appeasement, conciliation, pacification.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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placation |
When someone wants to calm another person down or make them less angry, especially as a temporary solution.
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appeasement |
This word is often used in a political or historical context when making concessions to an aggressive party to avoid conflict. It can have a negative connotation implying weakness.
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pacification |
Often used in a military or oppressive context to describe the act of bringing peace through control or suppression, and can carry a negative connotation.
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conciliation |
Used in situations where resolving a dispute or bringing about a peaceful agreement between opposing parties is the goal.
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Examples of usage
- The placation of his anger through material possessions is only temporary.
- Her placation of her insecurities through excessive exercise is unhealthy.
in a relationship
The act of calming someone down by giving in to their demands or requests, often to avoid conflict.
Synonyms
conciliatory, pacificatory, soothing.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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placation |
Use 'placation' when referring to actions taken to calm someone down or appease them, often in a situation where someone is upset or angry.
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pacificatory |
Use 'pacificatory' when referring to actions or measures intended to bring about peace, often in the context of conflict resolution or diplomacy.
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conciliatory |
Use 'conciliatory' when describing an attitude or approach intended to make peace or mend a relationship, often after a disagreement or dispute.
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soothing |
Use 'soothing' when describing something that calms or relaxes, often in a gentle, comforting way, such as a voice, music, or environment.
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Examples of usage
- Her constant placation of her partner's demands led to resentment in the relationship.
- Placation may seem like the easy way out, but it can lead to long-term issues.
Translations
Translations of the word "placation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aplacação
- pacificação
- apaziguamento
🇮🇳 शांति
- तुष्टिकरण
- शांत करना
🇩🇪 Besänftigung
- Beschwichtigung
- Beruhigung
🇮🇩 perdamaian
- penenangan
- penentraman
🇺🇦 умиротворення
- заспокоєння
- примирення
🇵🇱 uspokojenie
- pojednanie
- łagodzenie
🇯🇵 鎮静
- 和解
- 緩和
🇫🇷 apaisement
- pacification
- conciliation
🇪🇸 apaciguamiento
- pacificación
- conciliación
🇹🇷 yatıştırma
- teskin etme
- uzlaştırma
🇰🇷 진정
- 화해
- 완화
🇸🇦 تهدئة
- استرضاء
- تسوية
🇨🇿 uklidnění
- usmíření
- uklidnění
🇸🇰 upokojenie
- zmiernenie
- zmierenie
🇨🇳 安抚
- 和解
- 缓和
🇸🇮 pomiritev
- umiritev
- pomirjanje
🇮🇸 róun
- sáttargerð
- friðun
🇰🇿 тыныштандыру
- жұбату
- келістіру
🇬🇪 მშვიდობა
- შერიგება
- დამშვიდება
🇦🇿 sakitləşdirmə
- barışdırma
- razılaşdırma
🇲🇽 apaciguamiento
- pacificación
- conciliación
Etymology
The word 'placation' originates from the Latin word 'placare', meaning 'to calm' or 'to soothe'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century with the same meaning of calming or appeasing. Over time, 'placation' has come to be associated with satisfying desires or needs through artificial means, as well as calming someone down by giving in to their demands.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,906, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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- 40903 nonclerical
- 40904 parochially
- 40905 sanctimoniously
- 40906 placation
- 40907 seesawed
- 40908 jibing
- 40909 fogginess
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