Placate

usgb/ˈpleɪkeɪt/
verb

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

She tried to placate her angry father by offering to clean the house.
Visual representation of "placate" - To make someone less angry or upset by doing something to please them.

Often appears as...

  • placate someone's anger
  • placate one's feelings
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Emotional Appeal

Use 'placate' when actions are taken to soothe someone's emotional state.

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He bought her flowers to placate her after their argument.
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Conflict Resolution

'Placate' often implies resolving a tense or difficult situation with gentle actions.

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The customer service agent managed to placate the dissatisfied client with a refund.
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Temporary Solution

Placating might not solve the issue but can quickly calm the situation temporarily.

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Acknowledging the error helped to placate the crowd until a solution was found.
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