as in placating
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
we had been feuding with the people next door, so inviting them to the party was intended as an appeasing gesture
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as in comforting
to lessen the anger or agitation of
a game often appeases an upset toddler
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Recent Examples of appeasing
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
According to Atlas Obscura, also on Christmas Eve, some families believe in appeasing the nisser—barn-dwelling house elves that are said to help residents survive tough winters—and many children continue to leave a bowl of risengrød, or sweet porridge, for the folkloric creatures.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Other, less politically resistant Iranian films often show women inside in hijab, which is highly unrealistic and likely a mode of appeasing censors.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
For the work, which is often a delicate balance of appeasing stakeholders who sometimes clash over warring priorities, the next CEO will be paid between $350,000 and $425,000 a year, with no-cost health insurance and other benefits, according to the listing.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
The new strategy allows streamers to provide subscribers with new content while appeasing Wall Street by reigning in spending.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
There are amazing innovations in the industry that will help both consumers and brands to become more sustainable while appeasing regulations.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
The bill has angered the French left, who view it as a means of appeasing far-right lawmakers in parliament.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
While anti-Russian sentiment runs high in Georgia, there are fears that the governing Georgian Dream party is eroding the country’s relationship with the West and leaning dangerously toward appeasing Russia.
—Fredric Dannen, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
According to Atlas Obscura, also on Christmas Eve, some families believe in appeasing the nisser—barn-dwelling house elves that are said to help residents survive tough winters—and many children continue to leave a bowl of risengrød, or sweet porridge, for the folkloric creatures.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Other, less politically resistant Iranian films often show women inside in hijab, which is highly unrealistic and likely a mode of appeasing censors.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
For the work, which is often a delicate balance of appeasing stakeholders who sometimes clash over warring priorities, the next CEO will be paid between $350,000 and $425,000 a year, with no-cost health insurance and other benefits, according to the listing.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
The new strategy allows streamers to provide subscribers with new content while appeasing Wall Street by reigning in spending.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
There are amazing innovations in the industry that will help both consumers and brands to become more sustainable while appeasing regulations.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
The bill has angered the French left, who view it as a means of appeasing far-right lawmakers in parliament.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
While anti-Russian sentiment runs high in Georgia, there are fears that the governing Georgian Dream party is eroding the country’s relationship with the West and leaning dangerously toward appeasing Russia.
—Fredric Dannen, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeasing
Adjective
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Now, as the Trump administration strikes a conciliatory tone toward Russia and pulls away from some of America’s oldest allies, European leaders who long enjoyed the backing of the powerful U.S. military sense an extraordinary moment of vulnerability.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s officials have been signaling a more conciliatory tone in recent interviews.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Known for its soothing properties, the star ingredient, centella asiatica is great for those with rosacea to strengthen the skin barrier.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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The moisturizing strip heats up, providing soothing warmth, much in the same way a hot towel softens the skin.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
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Playing on the wing and wearing knee pads and her now-iconic matte red lipstick, Maher burst into a nerve-calming tackle within seconds.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The calming voice of a bygone narrator from Radio Days plays over a rich color palette of the Mushroom Kingdom.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But land reform is so fundamental to how the current government took power that no citizen may portray it as anything other than a benevolent campaign that brought fairness and prosperity to China’s long-suffering farmers.—
Ian Johnson,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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Analyzing the legendary unicorn tapestries hanging at the Met Cloisters in New York (augmented here by a gory new panel that depicts the suddenly fearsome animals disemboweling and impaling their aggressors), Ridley concludes that unicorns aren’t nearly as benevolent as most people think.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Montgomery suffered a season-ending injury on Sunday, announcing the news of his impending surgery by posting a picture of Sonic consoling a crying Knuckles on his Instagram story.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
18 Dec. 2024
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Ian, revved up by the camogie carnage and fresh off consoling Eva (eye emojis x2), takes it upon himself to tell Angelica in no uncertain terms to back off the Garvey sisters.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
27 Nov. 2024
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Tesla’s stock has plummeted nearly 50 percent since late December, and the EV company has become a target for both peaceful protests and violent demonstrations, including vandalism, shootings and arson attacks.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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In the opening scene of Season 3, Nicholas Duvernay’s character hurls expletives at a Buddha statue — encapsulating the character’s cultural ignorance while also foreshadowing how the retreat will be anything but peaceful for those seeking peace.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Shutdown averted ’Twas the night before shutdown, and all through the House, a funding bill passed, assuaging all doubts.—
Josh Feldman,
NBC News,
22 Dec. 2024
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With back-to-back road assignments in Green Bay and Buffalo up next, a one-sided division win over Seattle could go a long way toward assuaging an anxious fan base as well as building confidence within the team.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
15 Nov. 2024
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“Appeasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeasing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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