Appease

verb

/əˈpiːz/

Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.verbTo make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to dispel (anger or hatred).

"to appease the tumult of the ocean"

2.verbTo come to terms with; to adapt to the demands of.

"They appeased the angry gods with burnt offerings."

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