as in to appease
to lessen the anger or agitation of
attempted to placate the screaming child by offering him a cookie
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as in appeasing
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
a placating comment that seemed to calm everyone down a bit
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as in comforting
to lessen the anger or agitation of
attempted to placate the screaming child by offering him a cookie
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Recent Examples of placate
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Michael Barbaro speaks to Thomas Sipp, a lawyer who chose to quit after his firm, Skadden, negotiated a deal to placate the president.
—Michael Barbaro, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
So how would the AI CEO placate Elliott Investment Management, which wanted to eliminate the open seating and free bag policies and was accused by Southwest leaders of failing to constructively engage with the reworking of corporate policies.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 4 Apr. 2025
That stark reality is also a major reason why some of the firms chose to try to placate the president.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
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Benefits should enhance human capital, not just placate.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Michael Barbaro speaks to Thomas Sipp, a lawyer who chose to quit after his firm, Skadden, negotiated a deal to placate the president.
—Michael Barbaro, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
So how would the AI CEO placate Elliott Investment Management, which wanted to eliminate the open seating and free bag policies and was accused by Southwest leaders of failing to constructively engage with the reworking of corporate policies.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 4 Apr. 2025
That stark reality is also a major reason why some of the firms chose to try to placate the president.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placate
Adjective
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Khamenei himself has taken a more conciliatory tone and openly speaks of welcoming American business.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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The message had a more conciliatory tone compared with that of his boss, President Trump, who has vowed to take back the Panama Canal from Panama.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Where to watch: Prime Video, Peacock Classical Baby For a more soothing musical option, try HBO’s ‘90s show Classical Baby.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of Nancy Meyers and Steve Martin, there’s probably nothing more soothing than watching Meryl Streep cook in a gorgeous Santa Barbara kitchen.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The music is worshipped, but elsewhere there is an undercurrent of lawlessness and benevolent revolution.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This domino effect is the unintended benevolent effect of the one individual acting in their own self interest.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Their awards show is today, Saturday, at 12 noon pacific time.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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She was described as being polite, kind, had a nice smile.—
Vladimir Duthiers, Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2025
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While former Lakers guard Max Christie gave Pelinka a kind reception, Anthony Davis was the contrary.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Most demonstrations at Tesla showrooms or charging stations have been peaceful, though some incidents have involved violence, shootings and setting cars on fire.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
13 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The principles of a free, open, and peaceful space are enshrined in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which all major space powers have ratified, including the U.S., Russia, and China.—
Andrew Hanna,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Placate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placate. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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