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Meaning of Placate
to calm someone or something, especially by giving in to their demands
Definitions
- To appease or pacify someone, typically by giving in to their demands or by making concessions
- * To reduce the severity or unpleasantness of a situation
Etymology of Placate
The word "placate" comes from the Latin word "placare", which means "to appease" or "to calm"
It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of calming or appeasing someone or something
Example Uses
- The company tried to placate the angry customers by offering them a full refund
- * The government attempted to placate the protesters by promising to address their concerns
- * She tried to placate her crying baby by rocking him gently and singing a lullaby