appeasing (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈpiːz/
Definition
To make someone calmer or less angry by giving them what they want.
Examples
The government attempted to appease the protestors by agreeing to some of their demands.
He tried to appease his hungry stomach with a small snack.
She hoped her apology would appease his hurt feelings.
How to Use appeasing
- appease someone (prepositional phrase)
- To make a person calmer or less angry by giving them what they want. — "The teacher tried to appease the upset child with a sticker."
- appease demands (collocation)
- To satisfy or give in to the requests or requirements of others. — "The company refused to appease the unreasonable demands of the union."
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