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Synonyms & Similar Words
soothing
calming
appeasing
pacifying
mollifying
conciliating
propitiating
assuaging
alleviating
mitigating
soothing
comforting
reassuring
calming
tranquilizing
quieting
stilling
hushing
gentle
lenient
indulgent
permissive
tolerant
forbearing
patient
long-suffering
conciliatory
diplomatic
tactful
considerate
thoughtful
sensitive
empathetic
sympathetic
Meaning of Placating
The act of placating someone means to make them feel better or less angry by giving in to their demands or by being very nice to them (Oxford Dictionary)
Definitions
- * To placate is to appease or pacify someone, often by giving them what they want or by being conciliatory (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
Example Uses
- The company tried to placate the angry customers by offering them a refund and a discount on their next purchase
- * The politician's speech was an attempt to placate the opposition by acknowledging their concerns and promising to address them
- * The teacher tried to placate the upset student by listening to their problems and offering words of encouragement
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
provoking
irritating
annoying
antagonizing
infuriating
enraging
exasperating
frustrating
aggravating
vexing
displeasing
offending
insulting
antagonistic
confrontational
hostile
aggressive
belligerent
confrontive
contentious
discordant
inconsiderate