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appease

/əˈpiːz/ verb · British & US
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What does appease mean?

verb

To satisfy or calm a person or group by giving them what they want or by making excuses or apologies. To make someone less angry or upset.

Example

"The government tried to appease the protesters by offering concessions."

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