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ppease
Third Person
appeases
Present Participle
appeasing
Past Tense
appeased
Past Participle
appeased
1
to end or lessen a person's anger by giving in to their demands
transitive
- The leader's decision to address the issues directly appeased the public's outrage.
- The constant communication was continuously appeasing the client's concerns.
- The company plans to appease customer complaints by improving its customer service.
- Ongoing negotiations are currently aimed at appeasing the concerns of both parties.
2
to calm or satisfy someone by giving in to their demands or desires
transitive
- The parent appeased the crying child by giving them a cookie.
- The government sought to appease the protesters by promising reforms.
- She appeased her boss by agreeing to work overtime to meet the deadline.
- The landlord appeased the tenants by reducing the rent increase.
- The company appeased its employees by offering flexible work-from-home options.
Synonyms:
3
to calm or lessen the intensity of something, such as pain, hunger, etc.
transitive
- Drinking a glass of water can appease thirst on a hot day.
- Taking pain medication can appease a headache.
- Offering a snack can appease hunger until dinner is ready.
- A warm blanket can appease a feeling of coldness on a chilly night.
- A peaceful walk in nature can often appease feelings of stress or anxiety.