CEFR C1

appeasement

noun

Meaning

The act of pacifying or conceding to the demands of a potentially hostile power or person, typically to prevent further conflict or aggression.

Examples

The policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany in the 1930s is widely criticized by historians.
Some argue that giving in to the child's tantrum was an act of appeasement, only encouraging future outbursts.

Synonyms: conciliation, pacification, concession, capitulation

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appeasement (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈpiːzmənt/

Definition

The act of pacifying or conceding to the demands of a potentially hostile power or person, typically to prevent further conflict or aggression.

Examples

The policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany in the 1930s is widely criticized by historians.
Some argue that giving in to the child's tantrum was an act of appeasement, only encouraging future outbursts.
Diplomats debated whether the proposed concessions amounted to genuine negotiation or mere appeasement of the aggressor.

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