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placating

/ˈpleɪkeɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does placating mean?

verb

To make someone feel more comfortable or less angry by giving them what they want or by being friendly and polite. To soothe or calm someone's feelings or emotions.

Example

"The manager tried to placate the angry customer by offering a full refund."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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