Appease

usgb/əˈpiːz/
verb

To make someone less angry or hostile by doing something to please them.

He appeased the crying child by giving him a candy.
Visual representation of "appease" - to make someone less angry or hostile by doing something to please them
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Conflict Context

Use 'appease' when referring to reducing someone's anger in arguments or disagreements.

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She tried to appease her roommate by apologizing for the noise.
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Temporary Relief

'Appease' often implies a temporary fix, not solving the underlying issue.

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He sought to appease his critics with a hasty press release.
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Conciliatory Tone

'Appease' can suggest that one person is giving in to another's demands.

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The manager appeased the employees by agreeing to their terms.
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